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SD05 EMD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 EMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 83,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 75,796 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,272 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant housing leaking on rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 62,272 miles

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

Central Front Coolant leak coolant housing leaking on rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm rear Bush Splitting but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm rear bush splitting but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Arm Rear Bush Split But Still Secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower Arm Rear Bush Split But Still Secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,933 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,497 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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SD05 EMD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SD05 EMD, 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 SD05 EMD registered?

SD05 EMD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SD05 EMD 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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