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VN17 OXK

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 OXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal creeps (needs attention)

Pass 12 May 2023 65,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 65,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components hitting brake calliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 40,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 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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VN17 OXK is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN17 OXK, 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 VN17 OXK registered?

VN17 OXK is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 May 2017.

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