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NK17 NLN

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK17 NLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,217 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 52,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 52,044 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 83,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 30,387 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked on tread, [original tyres] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 May 2022 30,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked on tread, [original tyres] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2021 37,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 19,017 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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NK17 NLN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 NK17 NLN, 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 NK17 NLN registered?

NK17 NLN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is NK17 NLN safe to buy?

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