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BJ17 BZT

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 BZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 62,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 62,592 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 56,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 May 2023 47,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 38,583 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 38,581 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 28,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,675 miles

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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BJ17 BZT is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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 BJ17 BZT, 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 BJ17 BZT registered?

BJ17 BZT is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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