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AC04 GEC

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 GEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 26,965 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 26,965 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,744 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,654 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 18,304 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,497 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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AC04 GEC is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AC04 GEC, 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 AC04 GEC registered?

AC04 GEC is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is AC04 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 GEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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