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HV17 JXH

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,628 mi
Last recorded64,628 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 JXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,628 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 61,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint will req center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 55,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint will req center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 49,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,031 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster full of water

Fail 25 Mar 2022 39,031 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear light cluster full of water

Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 32,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 28,778 miles

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

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 JXH is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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