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HX17 VZR

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,880 mi
Last recorded67,880 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 VZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 67,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Front exhaust hangers broken x2

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,029 miles

Front exhaust hangers broken x2

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,031 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and stepping x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 54,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut large open cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and stepping x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 49,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 49,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 45,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,046 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 VZR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

HX17 VZR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HX17 VZR 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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