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SM61 UHK

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,537 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 90,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,168 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 79,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has play ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine sump excessively corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,715 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,885 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack but no movement at present.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack but no movement at present.

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil seepage from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,541 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 UHK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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