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NV61 JYS

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 130,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,700 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,570 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear exhaust hangers broke

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bumper damage but not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 111,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 90,957 miles

Clutch pedal heavy/judder

Front wipers juddering on windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to reverse lamp lens

Pass 10 May 2018 72,012 miles

slight damage to n/s/r of bumper no sharp edges

Fail 10 May 2018 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/r of bumper no sharp edges

Pass 18 May 2017 54,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaininig (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper cracked no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak signs of oil leak from engine ()

Fail 17 May 2017 54,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section hanger snapped at weld (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer hanger snapped at weld (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaininig (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper cracked no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak signs of oil leak from engine ()

Pass 26 May 2016 42,000 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 41,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 27,652 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2014 11,245 miles

front discs scored and pitted

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 JYS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYS, 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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NV61 JYS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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