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NJ11 XAE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,644 mi
Last recorded62,644 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,562 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2024 60,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Has split in main tread caused by nail in tyre 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has nail in inner side wall ( unrepairable ) 195/55X16 ()

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,411 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 57,411 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and central exhaust mount brackets corroded and snapped from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 48,638 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded and broken ( rattling )

Fail 26 Jun 2021 48,638 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated and water damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords, under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords , under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust bracket corroded and broken ( rattling )

Pass 27 Jun 2020 45,303 miles

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Rear registration plate delaminated ( still able to read letters at time of test )

Fail 27 Jun 2020 45,303 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket weld broken

Rear registration plate delaminated ( still able to read letters at time of test )

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,136 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 42,136 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,287 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 39,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,354 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

coolant level on min

engine cover and under-trays fitted

engine management light on dash

Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on dash

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

coolant level on min

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,425 miles

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)

Rear both rear tyre casing cracked and perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyre casing cracked and perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 18,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,335 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 XAE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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