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NJ61 XXR

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 46,764 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Jan 2021 37,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,306 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 32,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,585 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,466 miles

All tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,829 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,423 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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NJ61 XXR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

NJ61 XXR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is NJ61 XXR safe to buy?

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