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HV17 CFD

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,816 mi
Last recorded36,816 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 CFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 36,816 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 36,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section section deteteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spanner light on dash , service in 600 miles .

Pass 28 Apr 2025 30,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 30,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicle service malfunction lamp on

Pass 13 May 2024 25,697 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Vehicle service malfunction lamp on

Fail 13 May 2024 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle service malfunction lamp on

Fail 4 May 2024 25,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 19,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 13,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 9,594 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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HV17 CFD is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV17 CFD, 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 HV17 CFD registered?

HV17 CFD is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HV17 CFD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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