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HY61 LVE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,286 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 91,286 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,228 miles

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

Offside Front Inner misting of oil around driveshaft seal

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber dust cover has minor tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,491 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 76,491 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,546 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 53,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,804 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 41,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,884 miles

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking to tread

Rear exhaust silencer mount bracket corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 28,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking to tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2016 24,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,997 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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HY61 LVE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY61 LVE, 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 HY61 LVE registered?

HY61 LVE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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