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HY17 EFB

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 41,759 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres starting to crack

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,374 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,583 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 11,376 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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HY17 EFB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY17 EFB, 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 HY17 EFB registered?

HY17 EFB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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The MOT history for HY17 EFB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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