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KW17 OFJ

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW17 OFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 80,265 miles

under body cover with under body seal

Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,773 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 68,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS & OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,278 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 61,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,913 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,198 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bushes perished and cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm bushes perished and cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,084 miles
Pass 8 May 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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KW17 OFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW17 OFJ, 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 KW17 OFJ registered?

KW17 OFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2017.

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