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HV11 XUK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,125 mi
Last recorded38,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 38,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,463 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 34,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,694 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Rotational scraping noise from brakes.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rotational scraping noise from brakes.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Rotational scraping noise from brake.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,033 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has some small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has some small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres bold on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broken away

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 23,061 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor not stowing away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has some small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has some small cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres bold on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broken away

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,117 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Rear number plate detierated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,214 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriate

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 28 Mar 2017 19,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to deteriate

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 17,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,580 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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 XUK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

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

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