MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 ()
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))
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))
Front Exhaust bracket corroded and broken ( rattling )
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 )
Front exhaust bracket weld broken
Rear registration plate delaminated ( still able to read letters at time of test )
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 )
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))
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))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
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))
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
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
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
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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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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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What year was NJ11 XAE registered?
NJ11 XAE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2011.
Is NJ11 XAE safe to buy?
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