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HB17 HLB

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,119 mi
Last recorded49,119 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB17 HLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 27 Feb 2025 43,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front lower suspension arms all bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Pass 7 Mar 2024 38,134 miles

both front brake discs slight wear

front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,297 miles

offside front inner cv boot not secured properly (inner clip loose)

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 24,158 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing and boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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HB17 HLB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HB17 HLB, 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 HB17 HLB registered?

HB17 HLB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HB17 HLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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