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LA17 HDY

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 HDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,149 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside various small cuts in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection

underside of vehicle is muddy

Fail 28 Oct 2025 70,149 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside various small cuts in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (cleaned debris from wiper blades) (3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection

underside of vehicle is muddy

Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 68,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,168 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,673 miles

auxiliary belt perished

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes slightly perished

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 13 Dec 2022 55,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary belt perished

nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rearward bushes slightly perished

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,698 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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LA17 HDY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LA17 HDY, 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 LA17 HDY registered?

LA17 HDY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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