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BL17 VVJ

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,497 mi
Last recorded62,497 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 62,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 56,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2022 30,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear discs.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,888 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewalls and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,614 miles

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

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

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

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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BL17 VVJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL17 VVJ, 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 BL17 VVJ registered?

BL17 VVJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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