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HV61 TXL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,988 mi
Last recorded42,988 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 42,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,739 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 40,739 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated / Damaged. (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,524 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet misaligned.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet misaligned.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,935 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded/ broken

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust mount corroded/ broken

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,516 miles

195/55/16

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,634 miles

195/55R16

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD AND OUTER SIDE WALL

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

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F - O/S/R - N/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,210 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn/scored

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,605 miles

195/55/16

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,632 miles

195/55r16

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

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,258 miles

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 TXL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV61 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

HV61 TXL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is HV61 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 TXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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