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SP17 UGJ

2017 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,967 mi
Last recorded67,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 UGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,967 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 64,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,431 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt severely deteriorated

Exhaust/hangers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil level below minimum

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,356 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hangers broken but still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,182 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,470 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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SP17 UGJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol 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 SP17 UGJ, 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 SP17 UGJ registered?

SP17 UGJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2017.

Is SP17 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 UGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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