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SM62 SZN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 SZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,097 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 49,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts, also has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears, Also has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

x1 Exhaust Hanger, broken due to corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,481 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 41,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,474 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 SZN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

SM62 SZN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SM62 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 SZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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