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HY11 SYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,384 mi
Last recorded55,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,384 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear beam axle slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 49,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill damage

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 48,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,805 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

front tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,894 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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HY11 SYJ 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 93.3%.

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 HY11 SYJ, 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 HY11 SYJ registered?

HY11 SYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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