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MJ17 DVU

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,026 mi
Last recorded45,026 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 45,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,314 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 40,314 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Incorrect colour. (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 36,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 31,189 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 31,189 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on nearside front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on offside front arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 21,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 21,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 16,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,722 miles

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 DVU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DVU, 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 MJ17 DVU registered?

MJ17 DVU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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