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DR05 JEP

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,683 mi
Last recorded46,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 JEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 46,683 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 39,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,462 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 29,447 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 26 Feb 2024 78,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,533 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,880 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,971 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres heavily perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,852 miles

both front tyres worn on the legal limit

rear tyres and front tyres heavily perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,243 miles

front tyres geeting low and outer shoulders splitting suggest attention

rear tyre outer shoulders splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,434 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and tread wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,948 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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DR05 JEP is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DR05 JEP, 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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DR05 JEP is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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