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SM61 UHG

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint, rear silenced touching to the bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint, rear silenced touching to the bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST LEAKING (SLIGHT) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST LEAKING (SLIGHT) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,447 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,447 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,541 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 34,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,727 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 31,727 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,349 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,665 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

middle exhaust hanger missing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,071 miles

back box exhaust front hanger broken off

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,909 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 UHG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

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

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