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OV17 VAJ

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,896 mi
Last recorded51,896 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 VAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 51,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2026 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,078 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 46,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 34,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 20,389 miles
Pass 13 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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OV17 VAJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV17 VAJ, 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 OV17 VAJ registered?

OV17 VAJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is OV17 VAJ safe to buy?

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