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AO17 FHN

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,483 mi
Last recorded77,483 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 FHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,483 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 72,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn outer edge/tyre near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,133 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside, unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 29,690 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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AO17 FHN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green 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 AO17 FHN, 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 AO17 FHN registered?

AO17 FHN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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