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NJ17 OUL

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,881 mi
Last recorded36,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 OUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,881 miles

both front

Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,858 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2024 24,610 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Front Exhaust mounting missing at front, system is still secure

Fail 2 Feb 2024 24,610 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Front Exhaust mounting missing at front, system is still secure

Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55r16 o.e (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 15,252 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,297 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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NJ17 OUL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ17 OUL, 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 NJ17 OUL registered?

NJ17 OUL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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