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HY62 SMV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 76,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,629 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 70,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,948 miles

os outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2019 51,948 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

os outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,955 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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HY62 SMV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HY62 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

HY62 SMV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HY62 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 SMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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