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DS17 OZR

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 OZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 81,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 81,972 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 81,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 1mm - (205/55R16) - (DOT4022 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2025 73,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 65,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( TREAD DEPTH 3mm , 1.4mm LEGAL TREAD REMAINING ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( TREAD DEPTH 3mm , 1.4mm LEGAL TREAD REMAINING ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 65,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( NEARSIDE FRONT , REAR BUSH PERISHING ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( TREAD DEPTH 3mm , 1.4mm LEGAL TREAD REMAINING ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( OFFSIDE FRONT, REAR BUSH PERISHING ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( TREAD DEPTH 3mm , 1.4mm LEGAL TREAD REMAINING ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 49,502 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,347 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 10,235 miles

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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DS17 OZR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS17 OZR, 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 DS17 OZR registered?

DS17 OZR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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