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RE57 SMC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE57 SMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 81,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 81,926 miles

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

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

Coolant low

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,486 miles

Large Undertray Fitted. Not Allowing Full Inspection

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 76,484 miles

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

Large Undertray Fitted. Not Allowing Full Inspection

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,092 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,788 miles

Both front and middle exhaust brackets have snapped but the exhaust is still supported

OIL temp bypassed

Plastic under tray fitted hiding some under body componants

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,463 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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RE57 SMC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE57 SMC, 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 RE57 SMC registered?

RE57 SMC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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