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R50 JVR

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 56,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,681 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]

Fail 23 Aug 2023 39,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes cracking] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,509 miles

both rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]

Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,733 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2020 18,254 miles

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

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))

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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R50 JVR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red 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 R50 JVR, 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 R50 JVR registered?

R50 JVR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2017.

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