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VU17 NEN

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,275 mi
Last recorded100,275 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

pat fluid tank seeping

Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,244 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,242 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,346 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective The most rearward hanger has become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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VU17 NEN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VU17 NEN, 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 VU17 NEN registered?

VU17 NEN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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The MOT history for VU17 NEN 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.

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