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PE11 NVY

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 NVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 91,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 87,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,923 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 81,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,433 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but system is still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Light misting of oil between engine and gearbox.

Nearside Front Mirror damaged and loose.

Nearside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged and loose.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 35,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,700 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,685 miles

oil leak on engine

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,685 miles

all tyres cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,145 miles

rear silencer bracket snapped but still secure

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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PE11 NVY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE11 NVY, 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 PE11 NVY registered?

PE11 NVY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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