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SD17 FMA

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 FMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 55,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper support crash bar damaged

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 55,412 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper support crash bar damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,230 miles

Front anti-roll bar has moved from central position

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 49,230 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure x2 exhaust mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti-roll bar has moved from central position

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,843 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 37,869 miles

Catalytic converter heat shield slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [worn below the manufacturers specification] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 28,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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
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SD17 FMA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD17 FMA, 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 SD17 FMA registered?

SD17 FMA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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