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HY11 TBU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount/bearing noisy

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,507 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,220 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing and mounting noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TBU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 HY11 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

HY11 TBU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HY11 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 TBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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