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LV61 NSJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 NSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe bracket near subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,941 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe bracket near subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 68,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,311 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes rubber split but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2022 60,311 miles

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

both front lower wishbone bushes rubber split but not resulting in excessive movement

coolant leak

o/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,862 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,030 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,012 miles

Rear tyres perishing

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken , system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,438 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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LV61 NSJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV61 NSJ, 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 LV61 NSJ registered?

LV61 NSJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is LV61 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 NSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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