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HY11 UZJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,239 mi
Last recorded117,239 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 UZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,239 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken, (rear foremost) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 112,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken, (rear foremost) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box hanger broken (foremost)

Fail 28 Mar 2023 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box hanger broken (foremost)

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,945 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 90,591 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,659 miles

Exhaust System Back Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured With Other Brackets

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,659 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Back Box Bracket Is Broken But Still System Is Secured With Other Brackets

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,015 miles

Exhaust System Is corroded & back Box Bracket Is Damaged But Still System Is Secured

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 3 Mar 2018 71,015 miles

Exhaust System Is corroded & back Box Bracket Is Damaged But Still System Is Secured

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,084 miles

Oil leak ()

oil contamination to coolant tank

Fail 25 Feb 2017 61,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

oil contamination to coolant tank

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,921 miles

stone chip in front screen

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 UZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY11 UZJ, 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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HY11 UZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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