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FV17 FVL

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,339 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 56,339 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 34,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,695 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 29,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 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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FV17 FVL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV17 FVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV17 FVL?

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What year was FV17 FVL registered?

FV17 FVL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FV17 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 FVL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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