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OU17 UVA

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,332 mi
Last recorded68,332 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 UVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 68,332 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 58,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,042 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 49,042 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,653 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and front pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 25,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective brokern (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 25,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective brokern (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced and full of water (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 19,635 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 15,164 miles

aux belt worn/cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2020 15,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

aux belt worn/cracked

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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OU17 UVA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol 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 OU17 UVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU17 UVA registered?

OU17 UVA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is OU17 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU17 UVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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