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SW61 HVM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,436 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,865 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 84,865 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 78,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,254 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Lipped And Corroded (Pads 8mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking From Engine Oil Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle / Engine Service Overdue By 1400 Miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x Front Wiper Blades Smearing Windscreen Not Clearing Properly Advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Blade Smearing Screen Not Clearing Properly Advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F Track Rod Ball Joint Has Slight Play Advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre 2mm Close To Min 1.6mm Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre 3mm Close To Min 1.6mm Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box Hanger Excessively Corroded / Split Advise (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 75,254 miles

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R Brake Inop (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Centre Section Rear Hanger Sheared Off Corroded / Rear Back Box Hanger Excessively Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Clip Insecure CV Boot Covered In Grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S/R Foot Brake And Handbrake Inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Excessively Lipped And Corroded - Front Pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre 2mm Close To Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre 3mm Close To Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,808 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 52,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,258 miles

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

Rear silencer mounting incomplete

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,145 miles

rear silence hanger incomplete

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,117 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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SW61 HVM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW61 HVM, 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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SW61 HVM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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