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HV61 LWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,336 mi
Last recorded104,336 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 104,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer metal mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded flat and fully loaded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 97,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer metal mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded flat and fully loaded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,071 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads look 90% worn ? (with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven o/s rear inner look 80% worn ? ( with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal bracket the weld is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 83,551 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads look 90% worn ? (with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x 477 (h4) bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven o/s rear inner look 80% worn ? ( with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal bracket the weld is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount metal broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 61,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 39,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

HV61 LWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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