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SM62 GSZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,002 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 53,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,508 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,951 miles

n/s/f wing mirror unit insecure

rear exhaust back box bracket insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 17,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,810 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 GSZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SM62 GSZ, 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 SM62 GSZ registered?

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

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