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DU17 XML

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,987 mi
Last recorded35,987 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 35,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Small flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Small flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 35,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Small flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Small flexible hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 34,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 13,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 10,960 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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DU17 XML is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU17 XML, 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 DU17 XML registered?

DU17 XML is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for DU17 XML shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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