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SM62 EVR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 74,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 74,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 69,301 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 68,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,613 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 67,613 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,809 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,061 miles

child seat in rear near side rear.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,829 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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SM62 EVR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 SM62 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM62 EVR?

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What year was SM62 EVR registered?

SM62 EVR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SM62 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 EVR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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