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AJ17 OCL

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,243 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 65,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 41,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 41,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 OCL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

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

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