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MD17 SYJ

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 67,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 62,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 58,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,059 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 53,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective @front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,601 miles

offside blade smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2021 41,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

offside blade smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,093 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 35,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 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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MD17 SYJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD17 SYJ, 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 MD17 SYJ registered?

MD17 SYJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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