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WD17 VDC

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,816 mi
Last recorded106,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD17 VDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 106,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 106,715 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,299 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 101,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 90,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 90,768 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 89,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,580 miles

flat spots in tread of both rear tyres

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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WD17 VDC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WD17 VDC, 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 WD17 VDC registered?

WD17 VDC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is WD17 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD17 VDC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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