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LA17 SXL

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 55,232 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,043 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 50,692 miles

both rear tyres perished and abnormally worn on inner edges

exhaust front hanger broken on one side

some corrosion on front subframe and lower wish bone arms

Fail 17 Aug 2024 50,692 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and abnormally worn on inner edges

exhaust front hanger broken on one side

some corrosion on front subframe and lower wish bone arms

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,508 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,574 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,365 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,350 miles

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

Pass 23 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 SXL 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 LA17 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

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