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SD17 CTE

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 108,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top shock mount bearing a bit rough

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,443 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,878 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is perished, worn cracked and cords are visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is perished, worn cracked and cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,921 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 80,085 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 80,085 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 77,591 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 77,591 miles

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

Pass 12 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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SD17 CTE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD17 CTE, 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 SD17 CTE registered?

SD17 CTE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2017.

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The MOT history for SD17 CTE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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