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HF17 WYB

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,835 mi
Last recorded77,835 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 71,209 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 71,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 42,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,737 miles

Air con component fouling engine component

Front of vehicle has extensive accident damage

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

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

Radiator not correctly mounted due to damage

Rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2020 23,737 miles

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

Air con component fouling engine component

Front of vehicle has extensive accident damage

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

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

Radiator not correctly mounted due to damage

Rear of vehicle damaged

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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HF17 WYB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HF17 WYB, 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 HF17 WYB registered?

HF17 WYB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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