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CJ17 DRO

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,409 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,161 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,381 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 39,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 30,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,164 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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CJ17 DRO 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 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 CJ17 DRO, 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 CJ17 DRO registered?

CJ17 DRO is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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The MOT history for CJ17 DRO 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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