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NV11 ZWZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,940 mi
Last recorded52,940 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 ZWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM and worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 47,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 40,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,677 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,366 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,686 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NV11 ZWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV11 ZWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV11 ZWZ registered?

NV11 ZWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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