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AU17 NSY

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 NSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 74,390 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 59,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,214 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 46,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside no plate lamp dim

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 34,290 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,233 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 NSY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

AU17 NSY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AU17 NSY safe to buy?

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