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CE17 CHN

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,584 mi
Last recorded73,584 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn heavily inner edge cords not showing time of test (5.2.3 (e))

fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure

Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn heavily inner edge cords not showing time of test (5.2.3 (e))

fitted with under trays and other covers / guards obscuring view to components / structure

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,680 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 47,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,235 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 34,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,863 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 33,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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CE17 CHN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 CE17 CHN, 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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CE17 CHN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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