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BJ17 SYV

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 81,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 81,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 55,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,984 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 SYV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BJ17 SYV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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