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HG11 USE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 USE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges, inner @ LIMIT - 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LIMIT - 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges, inner @ LIMIT - 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LIMIT - 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,850 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,385 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 85,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,040 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,926 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,730 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,723 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,859 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 USE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 HG11 USE, 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 USE registered?

HG11 USE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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