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HF61 BYD

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,588 mi
Last recorded40,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF61 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 40,588 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,722 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2025 39,720 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,104 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2024 39,104 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,841 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,480 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,366 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,809 miles

front brake discs are corroding but not seriously weakened

one rear exhaust mounting broken

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2019 33,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount area corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,257 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Rear Exhaust back box front mount bracket cracket

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,230 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 30,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,856 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 28,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HF61 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF61 BYD, 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 HF61 BYD registered?

HF61 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HF61 BYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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