CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL66 JDF

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,482 mi
Last recorded37,482 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 JDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 37,482 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 37,480 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 30,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 25,502 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber bush inserts are worn allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs are grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 19,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 15,501 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn. Also grooved & lightly scored on inner face of the disc. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn & lightly scored on inner face of the disc. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 15,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall of the tyre. ) (205/50/17 (89 v ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn. Also grooved & lightly scored on inner face of the disc. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn & lightly scored on inner face of the disc. ) ( Replacement advised ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL66 JDF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 PL66 JDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL66 JDF?

You can check the full history of PL66 JDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL66 JDF registered?

PL66 JDF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is PL66 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL66 JDF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL66 JDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL66 JDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.