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PJ17 FJY

2017 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,751 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 96,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,784 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 brackets broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount bearing rough on rotation but no excessive play

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 35,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 27,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 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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PJ17 FJY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PJ17 FJY, 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 PJ17 FJY registered?

PJ17 FJY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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