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AE17 XAR

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,879 mi
Last recorded55,879 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 55,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,715 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,156 miles

Engine oil level, dip stick showed empty a sign of high consumption

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,688 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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AE17 XAR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE17 XAR, 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 AE17 XAR registered?

AE17 XAR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AE17 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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