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AJ17 OBM

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,119 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,963 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 95,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp Unit Clamp Broken

Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp Unit Clamp Broken

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,252 miles

Nearside Front daylight lamp insure, not likely to be come detached.

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

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

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

Pass 18 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 OBM is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBM, 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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AJ17 OBM is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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