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BC17 VZG

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,695 mi
Last recorded43,695 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tpms warning lamp illuminated on dash!

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear both tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 29,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 23,066 miles

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

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 @ tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 17,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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BC17 VZG is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC17 VZG, 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 BC17 VZG registered?

BC17 VZG is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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