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SC17 OES

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,281 mi
Last recorded33,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC17 OES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,281 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 27,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes de-bonding slightly at nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 27,153 miles

advise parts of front subframe also o/s n/s rear chassis and rear axle corroded but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe also hanger bracket corroded and starting to split

Pass 13 May 2024 25,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,614 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 22,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 19,553 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2021 16,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 16,268 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both front hanger brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 14,362 miles
Pass 15 May 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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SC17 OES is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC17 OES, 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 SC17 OES registered?

SC17 OES is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is SC17 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC17 OES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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