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DG17 VBK

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 VBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 86,673 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2026 15,950 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2026 15,950 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 86,667 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 80,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 80,983 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 70,485 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 70,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,698 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 54,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 37,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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DG17 VBK is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG17 VBK, 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 DG17 VBK registered?

DG17 VBK is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2017.

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