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OE17 SVL

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,293 mi
Last recorded79,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE17 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 79,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged & Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Low On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Statue Mounted On Top Of Dashboard, Drivers View Slightly Obstructed

Fail 6 Oct 2025 73,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged & Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Low On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Statue Mounted On Top Of Dashboard, Drivers View Slightly Obstructed

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe Bracket Broken On One Side (6.1.2 (a))

Item Bonded To Top Of Dashboard In Drivers View

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Re Position Item Hanging from Rear View Mirror For Mot

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 68,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe Bracket Broken On One Side (6.1.2 (a))

Item Bonded To Top Of Dashboard In Drivers View

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Re Position Item Hanging from Rear View Mirror For Mot

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp Deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Drivers View Obstructed By Items Hanging From Rear View Mirror

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Completely Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Completely Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Reset To Position Zero

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,741 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 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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OE17 SVL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE17 SVL, 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 OE17 SVL registered?

OE17 SVL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is OE17 SVL safe to buy?

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