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HV11 XUC

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,275 miles

Both sun visors held up

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,826 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Nov 2023 55,780 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 50,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and worn on edges (185/65x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake slight travel

nearside rear wheel binding on (needs attention)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,078 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

nearside rear wheel binding on

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,288 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,826 miles

coolant level on minimum

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front wiper blade splitting at end

rear exhaust silencer rear mount broken

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 XUC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUC, 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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HV11 XUC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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