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SM62 OVC

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,806 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm non raised tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,277 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 48,176 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 41,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracking in treads

Fail 24 May 2017 41,440 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracking in treads

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,377 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer holding bracket broken.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 27,377 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer holding bracket broken.

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 OVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

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