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KN17 OWJ

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,088 mi
Last recorded63,088 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outsides, alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outsides, alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 57,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,663 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 40,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,593 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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KN17 OWJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KN17 OWJ, 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 KN17 OWJ registered?

KN17 OWJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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