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SO11 HXK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 HXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,087 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 95,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,626 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 89,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,076 miles

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

both front n/s and o/s shocker top bearings worn

Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,722 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,851 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,575 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,965 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 61,492 miles

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,087 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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SO11 HXK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO11 HXK, 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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SO11 HXK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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