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SJ17 TXM

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 TXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 57,214 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut bearing worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,017 miles

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

o/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2025 52,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone req (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and hanger broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s mirror casing damaged

oil leak poss rocker cover gasket or spillage

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,019 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 36,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 25,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 14,202 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 13,441 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 13,441 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,248 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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SJ17 TXM is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SJ17 TXM, 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 SJ17 TXM registered?

SJ17 TXM is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2017.

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