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CF17 GBU

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,465 mi
Last recorded42,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 42,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,791 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,938 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 25,938 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 21,879 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative Corrosion at bulb holder. (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 18,662 miles

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

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 GBU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GBU, 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 CF17 GBU registered?

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

Is CF17 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF17 GBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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