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HG17 MSV

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 MSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 41,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 41,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 32,076 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Sep 2024 32,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2023 26,262 miles

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

Parking brake only reached 11% default pass as both wheels locked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,155 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 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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HG17 MSV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG17 MSV, 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 HG17 MSV registered?

HG17 MSV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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