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A20 FET

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 43,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed ends protected with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 75,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 42,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 66,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,101 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,517 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 30,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,376 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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A20 FET is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 FET, 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 A20 FET registered?

A20 FET is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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