MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs replaced in both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front shock absorber bodies corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front shock absorber bodies corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front shock absorber bodies corroded
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorber bodies corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bumper insecure
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Headlamp aim too low both adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure reweld mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust stays broken down exhaust
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
service spanner on instrument panel
service spanner on instrument panel
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ61 XZS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XZS, 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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NJ61 XZS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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