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AO17 PCY

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 PCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 71,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 58,710 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,457 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh split

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,231 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 36,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,226 miles

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,124 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 PCY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO17 PCY registered?

AO17 PCY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is AO17 PCY safe to buy?

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