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LG17 WRV

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 WRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit has condensation inside lamp however not adversely affecting light output at the time of the Mot.

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened at the time of the Mot. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam axle mounting points is corroded but not considered excessive at the time of the Mot. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,346 miles

Exhaust front silencer deteriorated however silencer secure at the time of the Mot.

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst lower support bracket broken however catalyst secure at the time of the Mot (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Poor delivery of windscreen washer fluid from the nearside windscreen washer jet at the time of the Mot.

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust front silencer deteriorated however silencer secure at the time of the Mot.

Exhaust mounting defective Catalyst lower support bracket broken however catalyst secure at the time of the Mot (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust heat shield deteriorated and loose however unlikely to become detached at the time of the Mot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 88,177 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and Offside Front brakes excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 78,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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LG17 WRV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG17 WRV, 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 LG17 WRV registered?

LG17 WRV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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