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SG17 XWW

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,013 mi
Last recorded64,013 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 XWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,013 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 64,013 miles

Offside Front Power steering component fouling wheel fouling on roll bar on lock (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Sep 2024 60,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.2mm Also cracking and perishing ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm Also cracking and perishing ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm Also cracking and perishing ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING

Offside Rear TYRE 2.6MM

Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2020 27,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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SG17 XWW is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG17 XWW, 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 SG17 XWW registered?

SG17 XWW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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