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HN61 AEB

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,316 mi
Last recorded82,316 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,726 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 78,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,722 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,694 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,152 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,152 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x hangers broken, only held by flexi and 1x rear hanger. system resting on undertray (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,861 miles

1 Front and 1 rear exhaust hangers broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,155 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight wear nearside front tyre shoulders

Pass 6 May 2015 32,614 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 32,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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HN61 AEB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 HN61 AEB, 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 HN61 AEB registered?

HN61 AEB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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