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SM61 CNN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 CNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill weak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 71,270 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 65,413 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 65,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,989 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn om inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 59,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,031 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 53,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also heavily perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,142 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective charcoal canister pipe broken)(leaking petrol fumes (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also heavily perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 41,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2017 41,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,996 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust mounting broken. The exhaust system is still adequately supported

Fail 5 Dec 2014 32,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust mounting broken. The exhaust system is still adequately supported

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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SM61 CNN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM61 CNN, 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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SM61 CNN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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