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NV61 BHY

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 BHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low and also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,275 miles

the outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre is damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

the outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre is damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 55,696 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 11,663 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,663 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NV61 BHY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV61 BHY, 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 NV61 BHY registered?

NV61 BHY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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