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GGZ 3174

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 3174
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 81,303 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 81,928 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overfilled with oil excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,168 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 72,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,877 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 61,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,098 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x two,

Pass 17 May 2021 39,138 miles
Pass 23 May 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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GGZ 3174 is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGZ 3174, 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 GGZ 3174 registered?

GGZ 3174 is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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