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NL17 MVC

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 55,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,329 miles

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

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

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,231 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 35,231 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,927 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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NL17 MVC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

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

Is NL17 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 MVC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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