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NJ11 NZE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 NZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 87,008 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 82,545 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 82,534 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective track rod end locking nut/locking device missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front ball joint pinch bolt wrong type

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ball joint pinch bolt wrong type

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,500 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,685 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 68,685 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,458 miles

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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,430 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 56,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 46,379 miles

exhaust tailpipe touching bumper

Fail 21 Dec 2016 46,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailpipe touching bumper

Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket corroded, exhaust still secure

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 18 Dec 2015 41,891 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 41,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,884 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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NJ11 NZE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ11 NZE, 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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NJ11 NZE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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