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HV11 ZZS

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,364 mi
Last recorded41,364 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 ZZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,364 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 41,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,540 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Snapped due to corrosion . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Snapped due to corrosion . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 37,562 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside and offside front disc badly corroded on inner face of disc

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 35,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside and offside front disc badly corroded on inner face of disc

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,507 miles

Front front discs very corroded on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,919 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,833 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,833 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,765 miles

all tyre walls getting slighty perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,903 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,714 miles

Rear and o/s/f tyres slight perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,552 miles

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

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

front exhaust 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 ZZS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

HV11 ZZS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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