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LV17 DHJ

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 91,296 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,192 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 54,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 54,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has deep,ish sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 44,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has deep,ish sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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LV17 DHJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LV17 DHJ, 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 LV17 DHJ registered?

LV17 DHJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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