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HJ11 YGL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 YGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 113,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit strongly recommend replacement

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 16 May 2022 113,046 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge close to limit strongly recommend replacement

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,277 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 103,276 miles

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing but the exhausts secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X 2 corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly damaged.Nearside front.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 85,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly damaged.Nearside front.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,753 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,047 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 YGL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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