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MJ17 ASU

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,411 mi
Last recorded46,411 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 ASU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner wing guard slightly insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front radiator panel damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2023 31,495 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested car started to overheat so ended test (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed car started to over heat so ended test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

front radiator panel damaged and broken

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid low , empty in front front section of reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed within tread , michelin 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid low , empty in front front section of reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 20,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread , michelin primacy 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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MJ17 ASU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MJ17 ASU, 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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MJ17 ASU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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