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FA17 MVN

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,375 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,171 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 46,171 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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FA17 MVN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA17 MVN, 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 FA17 MVN registered?

FA17 MVN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is FA17 MVN safe to buy?

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