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HV61 LVU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,034 mi
Last recorded104,034 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,034 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front nsf osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever high (1.1.6 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front nsf osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,082 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slightly lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 52,908 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,710 miles

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,888 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,290 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges & showing signs of cracking in tread

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

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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HV61 LVU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV61 LVU, 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 HV61 LVU registered?

HV61 LVU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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