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HY11 ZBZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 ZBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 145,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,667 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 140,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,423 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,610 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,608 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,897 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyre treads lower on edges

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,244 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 ZBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

HY11 ZBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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The MOT history for HY11 ZBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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