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Y1 SMW

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,729 mi
Last recorded32,729 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 SMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 32,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 30,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,902 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 21,900 miles

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

rear exhaust mount bracket 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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Y1 SMW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y1 SMW, 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 Y1 SMW registered?

Y1 SMW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is Y1 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 SMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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