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HJ11 HTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,201 mi
Last recorded79,201 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 HTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 79,201 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2026 79,201 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2026 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,796 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,744 miles

Front exhaust bracket starting to crack

Nearside head light unit wet inside

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 74,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,837 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket broken but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,050 miles

Rear rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,468 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear 1x exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,555 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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HJ11 HTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 HJ11 HTZ, 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 HJ11 HTZ registered?

HJ11 HTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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