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AR03 COT

2017 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 COT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 72,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 58,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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AR03 COT is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AR03 COT, 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 AR03 COT registered?

AR03 COT is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AR03 COT safe to buy?

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