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HG61 FXV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 49,635 miles

Nearside headlamp lens condensated inside

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvass. 195/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvass (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp lens condensated inside

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,212 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lighting unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 47,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lighting unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 44,007 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 44,006 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,503 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,083 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 36,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure DOWNPIPE MOUNT BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced CONDENSATION IN LAMP UNIT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced CONDENSATION IN LAMP UNIT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,511 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside glass (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box front mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old 2011 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring fuel lines

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,650 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 26,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,752 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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HG61 FXV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG61 FXV, 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 HG61 FXV registered?

HG61 FXV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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