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AV11 HYH

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 89,625 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2025 87,523 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,617 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,246 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,246 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 76,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,624 miles

Heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2020 74,624 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,311 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,151 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to lmit

Fail 25 Jan 2017 59,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets broke (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to lmit

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,338 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,454 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,458 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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AV11 HYH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV11 HYH, 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 AV11 HYH registered?

AV11 HYH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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