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AJ17 NXU

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,472 mi
Last recorded67,472 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,472 miles

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

Nearside Wing mirror casing missing leaving no sharp edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,945 miles

brake pedal spongy intermittent

Fail 19 Sep 2024 59,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door has damage and sharp edge on door (been taped up during test) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy intermittent

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,729 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Placed in centre console (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 52,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Placed in centre console (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached ***Was removed as catching MOT ramp*** (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,997 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front brake disc slightly lipped

rear both brake disc corroded one edges

Pass 17 Jan 2020 23,508 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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AJ17 NXU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

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

Is AJ17 NXU safe to buy?

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