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SM61 UHF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 UHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,059 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s cv boots retaining clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,049 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 49,049 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,832 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,226 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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SM61 UHF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM61 UHF, 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 SM61 UHF registered?

SM61 UHF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SM61 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 UHF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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