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GU17 WZW

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 WZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,708 miles

alternator belt cracking

offside front inner cv gaiter slightly loose clip detached

Fail 27 Mar 2026 64,672 miles

Front Bumper insecure bumper on nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt cracking

offside front inner cv gaiter slightly loose clip detached

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,247 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

Fail 25 Mar 2025 58,247 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just over the minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,097 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,103 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2021 27,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2020 21,434 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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GU17 WZW is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU17 WZW, 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 GU17 WZW registered?

GU17 WZW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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