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HW11 GLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 76,292 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,494 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,861 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,600 miles

Slight smear from front wipers

Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Slight smear from front wipers

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 47,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm, near bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,431 miles

exhaust emission test carried out, reading too low to register

front brake dsics worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

rear brake discs worn

rear indicators faded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 44,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emission test carried out, reading too low to register

front brake dsics worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

o/s/f tyre wear to edges

rear brake discs worn

rear indicators faded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,870 miles

damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

emission test carried out, but reading to low to registor

perishing to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

smear from wipers

wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,015 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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HW11 GLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW11 GLZ, 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 HW11 GLZ registered?

HW11 GLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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