Citroen C3 Aircross (2017)
2017 Citroen C3 Aircross
CarHunch analysed 937 real MOT records for the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—though one quarter of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Petrol versions are notably more reliable than diesel, passing at 88.6% versus 84.5%, so if you're choosing between the two, petrol is the safer bet.
At 30,358 miles median, these cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, suggesting they're typically used as urban or commuter vehicles. The average car racks up 0.96 failures and 8.3 advisories per test, which is typical wear rather than structural concern, so focus your pre-purchase check on brakes, suspension geometry, and electrical gremlins rather than major mechanical overhaul.
What to check before buying a 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (76%) | 716 | 88.6% | 0.87 |
| Diesel (24%) | 221 | 84.5% | 1.23 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross vehicles fall between 22,243 and 40,456 miles.
2017 Citroen C3 Aircross — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 897 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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