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DE17 UVS

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,989 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 67,988 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,482 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 59,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 50,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,775 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust mounting broken (exhaust supported)

Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,999 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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DE17 UVS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE17 UVS, 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 DE17 UVS registered?

DE17 UVS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is DE17 UVS safe to buy?

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