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P17 EFR

2015 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,128 mi
Last recorded43,128 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 43,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 41,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,545 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,545 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,866 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,045 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 62,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 52,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,372 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,372 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,518 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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P17 EFR is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 39,385 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 P17 EFR, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P17 EFR is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2015.

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