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VK17 KVR

2017 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 KVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,644 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 122,644 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, & low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 100,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,862 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 56,767 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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 KVR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK17 KVR registered?

VK17 KVR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is VK17 KVR safe to buy?

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