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NJ11 XAW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 XAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,911 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing outer edges also cracking poor condition 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,874 miles

Nearside Front noise no play found

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 69,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front noise no play found

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,886 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 65,886 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on inner and outer edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 62,093 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on inner and outer edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,573 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,146 miles

front brake pads approaching replacement stage

Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

front brake pads approaching replacement stage

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,783 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 37,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,984 miles

slight cracking to rear tyre side walls no cords showing at test

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,738 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 XAW 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 NJ11 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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