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EK17 FHJ

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,113 mi
Last recorded57,113 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 FHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 57,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside side rep damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2026 57,113 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulbs not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside side rep damaged

Pass 20 May 2025 46,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 27,056 miles

Fuel light on dash.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2023 27,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlight aim too high; adjustment was tried but unable to adjust light to proper specifications. (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel light on dash.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlight levelling system not working. Found the plug unplugged in engine bay. Reconnected and levelling was working again. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,160 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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EK17 FHJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK17 FHJ, 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 EK17 FHJ registered?

EK17 FHJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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