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CE17 ORP

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,266 mi
Last recorded80,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 ORP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 70,113 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,651 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 65,651 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,545 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,518 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 ORP is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORP, 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 CE17 ORP registered?

CE17 ORP is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is CE17 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 ORP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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