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AJ17 OBU

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 66,093 miles

Offside Front anti -roll bar moved, no fouling; refer to dealer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 66,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti -roll bar moved, no fouling; refer to dealer

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,465 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,388 miles
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 OBU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

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

Is AJ17 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 OBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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