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AK11 HBZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 138,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill is damaged

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket has broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 138,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill is damaged

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket has broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,709 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 129,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,805 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 120,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,624 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s also in poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,431 miles

Exhaust mounts broken

Front brake discs possible starting to wear thin

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to the outer wall on nearside front tyre

Slight freeplay dectected at nearside front road wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,662 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,412 miles

Front exhaust mount and back box rear mount broken

Front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,412 miles

Front exhaust mount and back box rear mount broken

Front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK11 HBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AK11 HBZ, 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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AK11 HBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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