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HY11 ZBW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,990 mi
Last recorded56,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 56,986 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,185 miles

engine oil filler cap is modified

front tyres worn on edges

metal support bracket for exhaust system rear silencer is broken

nearside rear lamp outer lense is damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil seepage

rear indicators flashing pale orange

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,835 miles

binding at offside front wheel

coolant level low

exhaust system rear silencer poorly supported

front bumper damage

nearside door mirror cover incomplete

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear light outer lense damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

oil filler cap missing

rear indicators flashing pale orange

service light on

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,185 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r mirror damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jul 2019 46,185 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r mirror damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,003 miles

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,943 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 18,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres under inflated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres under inflated

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 ZBW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY11 ZBW registered?

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

Is HY11 ZBW safe to buy?

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