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CJ17 JFF

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 JFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 78,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 67,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 53,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2024 53,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,267 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,579 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,497 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 25,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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 JFF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

CJ17 JFF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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