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HJ17 VTX

2017 Citroen C3 Picasso

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,785 mi
Last recorded60,785 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso32,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,785 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle presented dirty

Fail 27 May 2026 60,785 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR and OSF, excessive wear on outer and inner, suspect poor alignment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle presented dirty

Pass 29 May 2025 53,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 53,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 45,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 39,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 31,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 31,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 28,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside front wiper blade split and smeery

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 20 May 2021 28,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside front wiper blade split and smeery

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2020 25,549 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge and sidewall slightly cut

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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HJ17 VTX is a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso in Black 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 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 32,293 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ17 VTX is a 2017 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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