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HJ11 VVZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,300 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2026 92,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,440 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,091 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective - exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged - sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 67,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged - sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,583 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH - in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH - faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades very noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,748 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 VVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

HJ11 VVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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