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NJ61 XYA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 XYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,165 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front discs inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box front hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 78,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 76,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder removed ()

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

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

exhaust hangers kept together with jubilee clips, exhaust still secure

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder removed ()

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

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

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

exhaust hangers kept together with jubilee clips, exhaust still secure

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers corroded and insecure, have been temporary repaired with jubilee clips but these have also snapped and corroded, would advise welding (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,451 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,815 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 XYA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

NJ61 XYA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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