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MF17 CYC

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 CYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,385 miles

Offside number plate light dim

Fail 10 Aug 2026 76,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front exhaust flexi-pipe broken

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 30 Aug 2025 62,640 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 49,747 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped. Exhaust still secure

Exhaust starting to corrode at flexi

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 49,747 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside 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 NS OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount snapped. Exhaust still secure

Exhaust starting to corrode at flexi

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,818 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 18,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 15,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 15,853 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 15,851 miles

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

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

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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MF17 CYC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF17 CYC, 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 MF17 CYC registered?

MF17 CYC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is MF17 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF17 CYC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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