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NJ61 UTX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 82,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 81,462 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 81,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 79,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 79,444 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,872 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 71,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,579 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,011 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecurely fit (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,200 miles

rear exaust bracket corroded from the pipe

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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NJ61 UTX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NJ61 UTX, 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 NJ61 UTX registered?

NJ61 UTX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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