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BL17 RXS

2017 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 RXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 110,237 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 102,462 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 102,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect OS & NS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 91,925 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 91,925 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,558 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 86,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS&NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,955 miles

Offside Front Side repeater cover damaged but not affecting light source

Fail 13 Jul 2022 72,955 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray insecure

Offside Front Side repeater cover damaged but not affecting light source

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 61,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 49,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 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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BL17 RXS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BL17 RXS, 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 BL17 RXS registered?

BL17 RXS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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