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CX17 OVK

2017 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C127,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX17 OVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 73,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 68,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,048 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 61,048 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 51,968 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,600 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 35,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,256 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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CX17 OVK is a 2017 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 27,766 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX17 OVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX17 OVK registered?

CX17 OVK is a 2017 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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