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AO17 KXA

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,396 mi
Last recorded67,396 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 KXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,396 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 61,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 52,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 52,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,316 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 35,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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AO17 KXA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 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 AO17 KXA, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO17 KXA registered?

AO17 KXA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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