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LA17 SVZ

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 56,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,394 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,407 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,868 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 43,867 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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 SVZ 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 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 LA17 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

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

Is LA17 SVZ safe to buy?

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