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HG11 HPA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front most and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front most and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 97,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 97,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing pedal not worn smooth

Fail 19 Oct 2023 89,329 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend change very heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal not worn smooth

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,753 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,107 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HG11 HPA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 HG11 HPA, 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 HG11 HPA registered?

HG11 HPA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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