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SL17 MWJ

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 MWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 60,265 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 60,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 54,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 47,632 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 47,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,865 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 38,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,274 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 16 Jun 2021 24,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 24,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 18,682 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 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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SL17 MWJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL17 MWJ, 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 SL17 MWJ registered?

SL17 MWJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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