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VK17 HNE

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,658 mi
Last recorded38,658 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 HNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 38,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section x2 brackets defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 32,441 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 32,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,196 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2023 27,196 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2022 21,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 16,516 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 nsf sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 13,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,699 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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VK17 HNE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 VK17 HNE, 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 VK17 HNE registered?

VK17 HNE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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