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CN17 PVL

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,379 mi
Last recorded61,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN17 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 61,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 57,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 57,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated, perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has abnormal wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated, perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has abnormal wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 46,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust centre pipe brackets detached causing system to be insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc excessively worn and lipped con inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn and lipped on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,854 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.4mm) and worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe brackets corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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CN17 PVL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 CN17 PVL, 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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CN17 PVL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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