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M17 XXB

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,314 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective near back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,340 miles

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,845 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front tyres worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to crack between tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,108 miles

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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M17 XXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 XXB, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 XXB registered?

M17 XXB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for M17 XXB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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