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HV17 VVK

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 VVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,951 miles

Rear Both light lens condensation

Fail 6 Mar 2026 51,951 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Rear Both light lens condensation

Pass 3 Mar 2025 50,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lights has condensation

Fail 3 Mar 2025 50,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lights has condensation

Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S close to limit & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S close to limit, perished & distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 43,948 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,054 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 30,965 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 VVK is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange 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 HV17 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

HV17 VVK is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2017.

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