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MJ17 LJU

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,278 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 55,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,368 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 4 Jul 2024 46,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 41,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At rear of sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 20 Mar 2020 21,462 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 LJU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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