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HJ61 KBK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 92,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers plated value is 0.51m-1 actual average value is1.18m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe mount bracket broken away from pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 71,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective font pipe mount bracket breaking away from pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to rear outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,130 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount bracket partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbes have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,532 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,574 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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HJ61 KBK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ61 KBK, 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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HJ61 KBK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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