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MJ17 WWO

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ17 WWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 73,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle still emitting heavy smoke during acceleration test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test unable to be carried out due to severe smoke in acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush cracked and worn resulting in slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 73,954 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions test unable to be carried out due to severe smoke in acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush cracked and worn resulting in slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2024 61,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Badly Cracked, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Badly Cracked, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,583 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,894 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 37,875 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s heavily worn / scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 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 WWO is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WWO, 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 WWO is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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