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HN11 PYV

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 86,430 miles

handbrake limit only just met requirements

Fail 20 Nov 2025 86,428 miles

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

handbrake limit only just met requirements

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,921 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 82,921 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,675 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,212 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 4 May 2017 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,673 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,259 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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HN11 PYV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN11 PYV, 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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HN11 PYV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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