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KS17 EBF

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 EBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine wet with oil

Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,331 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Fail 5 Sep 2024 59,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,610 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust hanger missing/broken (system still secure

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,836 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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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KS17 EBF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS17 EBF, 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 KS17 EBF registered?

KS17 EBF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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