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HX17 VFJ

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,180 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust bracket mounting corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,470 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms front and rear bushes cracking and collapsing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, uneven wear and with nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and with cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 48,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant bottle level low

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms front and rear bushes cracking and collapsing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, uneven wear and with nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished and with cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,020 miles

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

Front bumper is damaged

Rear tyres are wearing slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,046 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing and slight sharp edge

Pass 26 May 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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HX17 VFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX17 VFJ, 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 HX17 VFJ registered?

HX17 VFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2017.

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