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NX17 VHR

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,166 mi
Last recorded124,166 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX17 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 124,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust bracket deteriorated middle of system but still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2025 124,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

exhaust bracket deteriorated middle of system but still secure

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,199 miles

front discs and pads 3000 mls time

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,510 miles

Coolant low

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Ad blue light on dash

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,520 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 31,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,139 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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NX17 VHR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NX17 VHR, 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 NX17 VHR registered?

NX17 VHR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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