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NV61 HVF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,407 mi
Last recorded101,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 HVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 99,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,051 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 94,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 87,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,122 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,572 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,572 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,132 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 32,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HVF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

NV61 HVF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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