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LK17 XEJ

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,526 mi
Last recorded52,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK17 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 52,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 43,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on no faults showing

Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,414 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 36,410 miles

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

Coolant below minimum

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,912 miles
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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LK17 XEJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK17 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK17 XEJ registered?

LK17 XEJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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