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SM11 NKO

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 NKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,738 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear slight rear brake bind

front and rear subframes undersealed - unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,351 miles

Front and rear suspension subframes covered with underseal - unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bind when road wheel rotated by hand

Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,178 miles

unable to fully inspect subframes due to underseal

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,316 miles

Front Front tyres worn inner/outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,642 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,738 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 40,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,239 miles

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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SM11 NKO 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 81.3%.

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 SM11 NKO, 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 SM11 NKO registered?

SM11 NKO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is SM11 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 NKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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