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SM62 TLV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,647 mi
Last recorded49,647 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 49,647 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 49,533 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 49,526 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,295 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 44,293 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,492 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2021 37,490 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,860 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,307 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 33,307 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,345 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 21,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 21,851 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 16,326 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Fail 24 Oct 2016 16,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,537 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 TLV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

SM62 TLV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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