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SC17 TZV

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC17 TZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,738 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 3m

o/s rear tyre on 2.5m

Pass 14 May 2025 60,215 miles

coolant level low

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear tyre 2.5m perishing

o/s rear tyre 3.5m perishing

Pass 9 May 2024 48,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 40,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 32,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 32,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 22,162 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,028 miles
Pass 18 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 TZV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC17 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

SC17 TZV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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