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PL17 MLO

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 MLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 52,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 43,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,607 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 205-55-16v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PL17 MLO is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL17 MLO, 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 PL17 MLO registered?

PL17 MLO is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2017.

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