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VHZ 1397

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 1397
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 30,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 20,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,675 miles

All tyres have minor cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2021 12,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,002 miles

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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VHZ 1397 is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHZ 1397, 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 VHZ 1397 registered?

VHZ 1397 is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is VHZ 1397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 1397 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHZ 1397 have outstanding finance?

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