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NL17 BWV

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,207 mi
Last recorded42,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,207 miles

upper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both offside and nearside ()

Fail 12 Jul 2023 38,259 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both offside and nearside ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,962 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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NL17 BWV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange 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 NL17 BWV, 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 NL17 BWV registered?

NL17 BWV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is NL17 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 BWV 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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