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AJ17 NLR

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 NLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,762 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight out (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,485 miles

Tyre warning light on

Fail 17 Oct 2023 64,485 miles

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

Tyre warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 64,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 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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AJ17 NLR is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ17 NLR, 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 AJ17 NLR registered?

AJ17 NLR is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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