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NX17 VYK

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX17 VYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,034 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,364 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,411 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2022 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,346 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 VYK is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

NX17 VYK is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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The MOT history for NX17 VYK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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