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MC17 FEM

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC17 FEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 63,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front discs worn and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 63,384 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket at bottom of catalytic converter broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front discs worn and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 58,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak from front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,274 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS Front lower arm, rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 39,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2021 30,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,432 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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MC17 FEM is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC17 FEM, 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 MC17 FEM registered?

MC17 FEM is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2017.

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