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BX17 VUV

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,622 mi
Last recorded25,622 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX17 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 25,621 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears advice replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 21,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 19,522 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 19,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,505 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,496 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 12,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 9,738 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 VUV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

BX17 VUV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2017.

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