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SM62 NKW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,402 mi
Last recorded66,402 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 NKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged not affecting light

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,218 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,197 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s front tyres feathered on inside edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear under cover broken and insecure

n/s & o/s front tyres feathered on inside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,646 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Apr 2017 38,646 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 May 2016 29,028 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 NKW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

SM62 NKW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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