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SM61 ZHY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 54,351 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,073 miles

General corrosion

Multiply heat shields loose

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiply heat shields loose

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

General corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 43,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust heatshields insecure (Both rear)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 37,221 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))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,228 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 26,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,067 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 20,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brkt split

Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brkt split

Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZHY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

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

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