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SA17 BRU

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,609 mi
Last recorded46,609 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 BRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 46,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres have uneven stepped treadwear

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s front upper strut top bearing stiff/slightly rough

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears showing perishing+have slightly uneven/stepped treadwear+starting to get lower (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective +exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears showing perishing+have slightly uneven/stepped treadwear+starting to get lower (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,394 miles

Rear some distortion to both tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2020 39,391 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs badly lipped

Rear some distortion to both tyres

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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SA17 BRU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA17 BRU, 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 SA17 BRU registered?

SA17 BRU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is SA17 BRU safe to buy?

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