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BC66 VRR

2017 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,680 mi
Last recorded72,680 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,335 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 71,335 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective adblue tank loose and insecure (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,675 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,617 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 43,617 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 36,441 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear hangers snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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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BC66 VRR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC66 VRR, 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 BC66 VRR registered?

BC66 VRR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is BC66 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC66 VRR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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