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BT17 UJL

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 UJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 52,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 44,494 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 44,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 32,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 32,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 25,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 25,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres at 3 mm and slight cracking

Pass 15 May 2020 19,783 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 19,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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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BT17 UJL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT17 UJL, 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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BT17 UJL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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