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FG17 ZFB

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 94,048 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 94,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,916 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 12 Sep 2024 72,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 65,779 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,911 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 53,910 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,981 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,341 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 25,842 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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FG17 ZFB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green 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 FG17 ZFB, 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 FG17 ZFB registered?

FG17 ZFB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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