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LB17 GFJ

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 GFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,787 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,425 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 63,965 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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 54,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both side's (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 45,651 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 45,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 39,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 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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LB17 GFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB17 GFJ, 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 LB17 GFJ registered?

LB17 GFJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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