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SM11 NKT

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,697 mi
Last recorded132,697 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 132,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,665 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,222 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Swing axle has surface corrosion.

Fail 19 Oct 2022 129,182 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Seats missing. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing All (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Swing axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,501 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 18 Aug 2020 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr and centre rear seatbelts removed

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,804 miles

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

front brake pads 4mm approx front discs heavily worn and lipped.

front windscreen has a stone chip on passengers side.

rear exhaust hanger bracket has one weld broken.

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 NKT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKT, 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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SM11 NKT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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