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LM17 NFA

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 NFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,583 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 71,574 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,612 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 60,612 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITMENT ! (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 59,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 30,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,899 miles
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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LM17 NFA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 LM17 NFA, 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 LM17 NFA registered?

LM17 NFA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is LM17 NFA safe to buy?

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