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SL17 WJE

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 WJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2025 76,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,984 miles

Offside 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 11 Jul 2024 67,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 28 Jun 2023 61,650 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 61,650 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 59,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

T.p.m.s light illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,437 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 WJE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

SL17 WJE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2017.

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