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VN61 NJF

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 57,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 57,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,559 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,829 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slight damage on inner rim.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 55,233 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slight damage on inner rim.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 53,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 53,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 53,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,484 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 51,447 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,751 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,055 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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VN61 NJF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 VN61 NJF, 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 VN61 NJF registered?

VN61 NJF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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