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MD17 HHS

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 HHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,073 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 66,462 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 66,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 66,312 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

oil leak near gear box

Fail 28 Jul 2025 66,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

oil leak near gear box

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,056 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 52,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

earth connection to battery loose

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

side sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 46,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,079 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 34,079 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 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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MD17 HHS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MD17 HHS, 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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MD17 HHS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2017.

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