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FN17 ZCU

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,260 mi
Last recorded67,260 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 ZCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged, Moisture inside unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,635 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 61,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated indicating an under-inflated tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2022 60,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated indicating an under-inflated tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,485 miles

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

Pass 11 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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FN17 ZCU 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 FN17 ZCU, 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 FN17 ZCU registered?

FN17 ZCU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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