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PN17 VRG

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN17 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 69,472 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 69,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 50,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 43,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,489 miles

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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PN17 VRG is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN17 VRG, 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 PN17 VRG registered?

PN17 VRG is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is PN17 VRG safe to buy?

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