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FN17 LUR

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,766 mi
Last recorded45,766 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 LUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 45,766 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust joint nuts bolts deterioration

front antiroll bar moving out of central position nearing mot failure

possible exhaust heat shield missing at tail pipe

Fail 21 Sep 2026 45,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust joint nuts bolts deterioration

front antiroll bar moving out of central position nearing mot failure

possible exhaust heat shield missing at tail pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking nail on limit for normal repair

nearside front top spring mounting bearing judders when turning

rear exhaust heat shield missing if been fitted no risk of fire

Fail 23 Sep 2025 40,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking nail on limit for normal repair

lower coolant hose clip split

nearside front top spring mounting bearing judders when turning

rear exhaust heat shield missing if been fitted no risk of fire

Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 23,618 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 23,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP BROKEN BOOT UNSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 21,292 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 17,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FN17 LUR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 FN17 LUR, 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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FN17 LUR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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