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HW11 JAO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,041 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 111,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slight run out in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,387 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer front bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,443 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,571 miles

rear tyres cracking and perishing recheck in 6 months

rear wiper blade very worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,571 miles

rear brake application uneven nsr and osr (3.7.B.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf inner edge. nsf inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracking and perishing recheck in 6 months

rear wiper blade very worn

tracking check needed urgent.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,242 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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HW11 JAO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 HW11 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

HW11 JAO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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