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HW11 JAU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,686 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 90,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs ---inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,952 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 10,020 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 JAU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HW11 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

HW11 JAU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is HW11 JAU safe to buy?

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