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SJ17 TYF

2017 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 68,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 56,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,956 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,955 miles

Exhaust system insecure MID AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,770 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SJ17 TYF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

SJ17 TYF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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