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AU17 NRJ

2017 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 NRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 76,829 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 69,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,517 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 63,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 44,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,602 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 40,602 miles

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

Pass 5 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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AU17 NRJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU17 NRJ, 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 AU17 NRJ registered?

AU17 NRJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2017.

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The MOT history for AU17 NRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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