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SM61 UHJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,424 mi
Last recorded70,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 UHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,394 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,394 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,001 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,078 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,808 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 43,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,343 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN CAUSING A "LIP" (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,771 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 UHJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

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

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