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VF17 GHN

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,174 mi
Last recorded49,174 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF17 GHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 49,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 46,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 43,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,343 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 41,343 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,314 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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VF17 GHN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange 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 VF17 GHN, 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 VF17 GHN registered?

VF17 GHN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is VF17 GHN safe to buy?

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