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HV17 BCZ

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,825 mi
Last recorded41,825 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 BCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,825 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 34,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 30,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 30,088 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 12,036 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 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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HV17 BCZ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 HV17 BCZ, 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 HV17 BCZ registered?

HV17 BCZ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is HV17 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 BCZ 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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