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VE60 NCU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,639 mi
Last recorded124,639 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 NCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 124,639 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (tracking required) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Fail 29 Nov 2019 117,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level low

Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 89,662 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,743 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,922 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,843 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,963 miles

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)

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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VE60 NCU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VE60 NCU, 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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VE60 NCU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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