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VN61 NVJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted and heat marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Both front strut top bearings slight roughness/play

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber slight knocking

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 48,349 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,802 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 27,598 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 NVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NVJ, 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 VN61 NVJ registered?

VN61 NVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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