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HJ11 VZF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 95,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,916 miles

slight corrosion present ,rear most exhaust metal hanging bracket.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 VZF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

HJ11 VZF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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