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VE60 NKM

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 NKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

all exhaust hangers deteriorated system still supported

battery light on

Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

all exhaust hangers deteriorated system still supported

battery light on

Fail 3 Sep 2025 136,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

all exhaust hangers deteriorated system still supported

battery light on

Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,909 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 116,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 104,865 miles

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2021 104,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,679 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 90,679 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front to rear all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,357 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 87,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,489 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 74,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,490 miles

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 NKM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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