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GJ17 EEY

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,383 mi
Last recorded82,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 EEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 82,383 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 82,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,157 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,153 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S , allowing drop link to foul O/S brake caliper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

tyre deflation warning light on for for low pressure

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,989 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,618 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper lower fixings broken

Fail 1 Mar 2021 25,603 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper lower fixings broken

Pass 30 Mar 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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GJ17 EEY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ17 EEY, 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 GJ17 EEY registered?

GJ17 EEY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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