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BX17 LUW

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 LUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 2 Feb 2026 52,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror and lens full of condensation (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 46,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 34,173 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn to wear indicators, and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 28,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,762 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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BX17 LUW is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX17 LUW, 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 BX17 LUW registered?

BX17 LUW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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