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EJ17 SKF

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 SKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 106,279 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 106,276 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,399 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 88,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 82,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 82,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 75,754 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust weld near catalyst is cracked

front and rear brake pads are low

rear tyre is lightly perished

Pass 20 May 2021 64,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked by front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 62,136 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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EJ17 SKF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EJ17 SKF, 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 EJ17 SKF registered?

EJ17 SKF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is EJ17 SKF safe to buy?

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