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HJ11 MLY

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,414 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in corner of the screen but not affecting the view. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 106,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Possible lack of fluid in reservoir. (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Possible lack of fluid in reservoir. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Catalyst emissions test failed initially as leak on rear box joint to int section. Passed after sealing.

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box to intermediate section joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in corner of the screen but not affecting the view. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 98,042 miles

Front corroded and pitted front disc

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corroded and pitted rear disc

Fail 5 Jul 2025 98,042 miles

Front corroded and pitted front disc

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corroded and pitted rear disc

Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,035 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounts broken off front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 72,905 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 61,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,833 miles

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

Front brake disc pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 27,833 miles

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

Front brake disc pitted/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (Limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,887 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 MLY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ11 MLY, 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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HJ11 MLY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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