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NL17 MSX

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 77,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 76,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 64,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 May 2025 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 46,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 44,383 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 44,383 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 37,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,820 miles
Pass 18 May 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 MSX is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL17 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

NL17 MSX is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is NL17 MSX safe to buy?

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