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CP17 FWZ

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,563 mi
Last recorded44,563 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 36,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 36,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward & Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 14,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward + Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,058 miles
Pass 22 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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CP17 FWZ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CP17 FWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP17 FWZ?

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What year was CP17 FWZ registered?

CP17 FWZ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is CP17 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP17 FWZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP17 FWZ have outstanding finance?

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