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SM12 GWY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,837 mi
Last recorded207,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 207,837 miles

Coolant leak coolant low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner and outer edges plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to excess on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 207,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak coolant low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner and outer edges plus nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to excess on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 186,449 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has an unsafe repair

Fail 30 May 2025 185,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf not attached at front of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall and tread at 2mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre has an unsafe repair

Pass 24 Jun 2024 170,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mounts not attatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 170,372 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mounts not attatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 155,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

Offside Front steering rack end has play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2022 114,442 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Offside Front brake flexy not mounted up to its stop but still secure

Fail 17 May 2022 114,442 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake flexy not mounted up to its stop but still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,787 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,266 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 64,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and underbelly covers fitted

nails in both rear tyres

large kerb related cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

large kerb related cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and underbelly covers fitted

nails in both rear tyres

large kerb related cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

large kerb related cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SM12 GWY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM12 GWY, 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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SM12 GWY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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