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AJ17 OCF

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 OCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2026 76,548 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Catalytic slight leak just after where it joins to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,747 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,597 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (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 OCF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

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

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