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MM17 VVL

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,150 mi
Last recorded70,150 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM17 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 70,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 68,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 66,791 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 66,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,917 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 40,247 miles

Exhaust middle pipe corroded

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, but the beam image is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 40,247 miles

Exhaust middle pipe corroded

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, but the beam image is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 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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MM17 VVL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM17 VVL, 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 MM17 VVL registered?

MM17 VVL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2017.

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