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NX11 VSN

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX11 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,409 miles

Both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 74,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,692 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,848 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 55,848 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,809 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 51,809 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,930 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,347 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 35,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front and rear exhaust hangar brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX11 VSN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NX11 VSN, 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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NX11 VSN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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