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BW17 AEC

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 69,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fixe pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,693 miles

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,772 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 28,672 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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BW17 AEC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BW17 AEC, 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 BW17 AEC registered?

BW17 AEC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BW17 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 AEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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