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HCP 861

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,021 mi
Last recorded77,021 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCP 861
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,021 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 76,952 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,616 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly repaired on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has lots of outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has lots of outer sidewall damage,and a bad repair to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,755 miles

all tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has very poor outer sidewall repair

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer edge of tread..[not repairable].

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,355 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has had an outer wall repair done at some point,[205/45/r17].88w

slight oil weep from around oil filter plastic top

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,133 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,380 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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HCP 861 is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCP 861, 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 HCP 861 registered?

HCP 861 is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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