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CF17 DBY

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 DBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bushes starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 67,166 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bushes starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,644 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top strut bearings slightly tight (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 64,644 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top strut bearings slightly tight (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 48,292 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,094 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))

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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CF17 DBY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF17 DBY, 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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CF17 DBY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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