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VE60 NLC

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,751 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes into flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension rusty

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,531 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 58,531 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,320 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald at shoulder

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,319 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,994 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 NLC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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