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MY51 ARK

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,285 mi
Last recorded44,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 ARK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,615 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 25,064 miles

Engine coolant level on minimum

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 16,740 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 12,896 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 7,530 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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MY51 ARK is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MY51 ARK, 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 MY51 ARK registered?

MY51 ARK is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2017.

Is MY51 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 ARK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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