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SM62 RNA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 98,858 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 93,149 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 93,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 90,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,973 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,315 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 59,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket split but still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,503 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,502 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,953 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,953 miles

Rear exhaust hanger 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 RNA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

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

Is SM62 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 RNA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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