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SM61 ZHL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 64,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 64,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,283 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 2 Oct 2023 56,279 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 47,778 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,025 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt on every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,413 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 ZHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

SM61 ZHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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