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HJ61 SLV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,862 mi
Last recorded122,862 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 SLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 122,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 122,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 116,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,557 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 113,557 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,652 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Main beam dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 SLV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ61 SLV, 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 HJ61 SLV registered?

HJ61 SLV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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