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HY62 SMU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,010 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 67,793 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,556 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

diesel smoke test result is below a recordable amount

Fail 16 Aug 2019 61,556 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

diesel smoke test result is below a recordable amount

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,191 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,970 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,159 miles

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,085 miles

Front wipers starting to smear.

OS outer cv gaiter split but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Rear brake in-balance efficiency poor.

Small buckle in NSR wheel.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,085 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front wipers starting to smear.

OS outer cv gaiter split but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Rear brake in-balance efficiency poor.

Small buckle in NSR wheel.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY62 SMU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 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 HY62 SMU, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY62 SMU registered?

HY62 SMU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 SMU safe to buy?

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