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DP17 LZJ

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,977 mi
Last recorded62,977 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,139 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support to front pipe rotted away both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Service overdue warning light displayed

Fail 29 Mar 2024 54,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly,Hanging loose at back of headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working Side repeater/Mirror bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support to front pipe rotted away both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Service overdue warning light displayed

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 46,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 31,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 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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DP17 LZJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 DP17 LZJ, 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 DP17 LZJ registered?

DP17 LZJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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