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HN11 VVC

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,413 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 120,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 116,666 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,572 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 112,572 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,359 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn on outer edge , advisory

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre bulged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 107,359 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn on outer edge , advisory

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre bulged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,243 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,296 miles

off side front tyre very low inner edge 195/55/16

Pass 8 May 2017 69,084 miles

front pads close to limit

Pass 17 May 2016 57,754 miles

both tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,398 miles

n/s/f tyre on the limit

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 VVC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVC, 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 HN11 VVC registered?

HN11 VVC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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