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CY11 HZB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 HZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,080 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 106,080 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,117 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 84,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected trackrod end nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,355 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 55,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,802 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,494 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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CY11 HZB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CY11 HZB, 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 CY11 HZB registered?

CY11 HZB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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