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EA17 VFB

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,372 mi
Last recorded65,372 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 VFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 65,372 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 65,372 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,251 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,552 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 33,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 27,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 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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EA17 VFB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA17 VFB, 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 EA17 VFB registered?

EA17 VFB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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