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HJ61 XCF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,513 mi
Last recorded129,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 129,513 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 129,513 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 127,406 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 127,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2024 119,126 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 119,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 102,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 85,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,025 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 52,025 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,194 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 39,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

rear silencer mount corroding away from exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,299 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

front wipers splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,269 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 XCF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

HJ61 XCF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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