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WP17 FBC

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,171 mi
Last recorded66,171 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP17 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,171 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2026 66,159 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,495 miles

both front brake discs discoloured

severe clutch judder / strong advise attention to rectify

Fail 28 Mar 2025 60,418 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front brake discs discoloured

engine emitting blue smoke from exhaust

exhaust emissions hc / lambda readings in / out of range

severe clutch judder / strong advise attention to rectify

Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,549 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 54,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,819 miles

engine oil level very low / topped up 2.5 lts

exhaust emissions reading slightly eratic / in / out of range

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished / tyre just legal at 3.mm / advise to replace 205 / 50 / 17

slight damage to n/s door mirror wing indicator lens

very slight play / wear developing in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2020

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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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WP17 FBC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP17 FBC, 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 WP17 FBC registered?

WP17 FBC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2017.

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