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AJ17 NWL

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 NWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,035 miles

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,682 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Fail 27 Jun 2025 94,682 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re-fit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 82,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 82,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 74,905 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,647 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 NWL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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