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DU61 NZJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 107,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. 5mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drop link upper boot has a little tear

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 107,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing. 5mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front upper boot has a little tear

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 104,336 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 104,336 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,832 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 95,190 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective broken front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 84,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,723 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,448 miles

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)

all tyres perishing and splitting.

both front tyres getting low on tread.

exhaust back box front mounting corroded and broken off.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 22,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perishing and splitting.

both front tyres getting low on tread.

exhaust back box front mounting corroded and broken off.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,172 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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DU61 NZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU61 NZJ, 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 DU61 NZJ registered?

DU61 NZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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