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ML17 ZLX

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 ZLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 51,144 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 51,144 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot code 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 45,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r light clusters have water in

Fail 30 Mar 2022 41,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r light clusters have water in

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,994 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,721 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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ML17 ZLX 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 ML17 ZLX, 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 ML17 ZLX registered?

ML17 ZLX is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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