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HV61 YYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,243 mi
Last recorded123,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,804 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 119,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,997 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,482 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,284 miles

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

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 YYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

HV61 YYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is HV61 YYJ safe to buy?

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