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HV11 VLH

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 136,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns & os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 128,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns & os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,440 miles

corrosion on sills

front tyres badly worn inner edges to 2mm

front undertray loose

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,214 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,792 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 24 Mar 2021 98,560 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 66,908 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 66,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nearside and offside rear ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,190 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,276 miles

front exhaust bracket partly broken ,advise rewelding asap

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV11 VLH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV11 VLH, 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 HV11 VLH registered?

HV11 VLH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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