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PO17 XAM

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,243 mi
Last recorded39,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 39,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 39,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,537 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 35,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket, support broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe bracket broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 29,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,940 miles
Pass 23 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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PO17 XAM is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red 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 PO17 XAM, 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 PO17 XAM registered?

PO17 XAM is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is PO17 XAM safe to buy?

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