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HG61 FYF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,744 mi
Last recorded123,744 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 123,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 113,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 113,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,029 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,130 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,633 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

rear wiper blade split

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 FYF 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 82.4%.

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 HG61 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

HG61 FYF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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