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YP61 HJZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,945 mi
Last recorded37,945 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 HJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 36,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 35,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 35,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 32,744 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 32,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounts corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 31,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 24,406 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle released warning inop but buckle secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 May 2017 24,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle released warning inop but buckle secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 21,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 18,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,214 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,063 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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YP61 HJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP61 HJZ, 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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YP61 HJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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