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NJ61 XVV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 72,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,805 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 68,804 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 66,973 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,372 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 49,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 21,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XVV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ61 XVV registered?

NJ61 XVV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is NJ61 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 XVV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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