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SM62 HDY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 HDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 75,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 72,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,159 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 66,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,084 miles

Penultimate exhaust mounting detached - system still deemed secure

Pass 31 Aug 2019 44,915 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2016 22,816 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,308 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 HDY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

SM62 HDY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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