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SM62 VCC

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,002 mi
Last recorded134,002 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025
Fail 3 Jan 2025 129,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 125,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 121,480 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both support brackets corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both support brackets corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,753 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,709 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,064 miles

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

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 VCC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 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 VCC, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM62 VCC registered?

SM62 VCC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is SM62 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 VCC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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