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LE17 CEF

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE17 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 71,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 71,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,784 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 66,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2023 61,323 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2023 61,323 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 47,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 36,815 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 36,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 34,282 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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LE17 CEF 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 LE17 CEF, 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 LE17 CEF registered?

LE17 CEF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is LE17 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE17 CEF 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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