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KY17 AJW

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,783 mi
Last recorded77,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY17 AJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 77,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.6mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.1.7mm,just on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.2mm.Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Depth approx.2.6mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.1.7mm,just on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Depth approx.2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.2mm.Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm.Balding on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 19,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 16,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 13,399 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 13,394 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

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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KY17 AJW is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 KY17 AJW, 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 KY17 AJW registered?

KY17 AJW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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