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HX17 VVT

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 49,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 49,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,758 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,017 miles

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 VVT is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

HX17 VVT is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HX17 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX17 VVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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