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AU17 GGE

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 GGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 86,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 81,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 76,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,516 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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AU17 GGE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU17 GGE, 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 AU17 GGE registered?

AU17 GGE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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