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HJ11 YGW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,213 mi
Last recorded42,213 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 42,213 miles

Front flexible pipe leaking and worn.

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light housing broken.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 42,213 miles

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

Front flexible pipe leaking and worn.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light housing broken.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 38,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 33,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 28,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 26,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,601 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 22,482 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,542 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition high imbalance

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,108 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,114 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 YGW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

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

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