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FP17 FVF

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,316 mi
Last recorded82,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 FVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification coil spring rubbing body work top mount fitted half turn out needs taken off and top mount turned round 180d (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut bolt into hub missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,512 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,493 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated slightly

front exhaust hangers broken away from system

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,247 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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FP17 FVF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP17 FVF, 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 FP17 FVF registered?

FP17 FVF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is FP17 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 FVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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