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VJ59 TEE

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,660 mi
Last recorded54,660 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ59 TEE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,660 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 54,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,969 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 31,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3mm each (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,139 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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VJ59 TEE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 VJ59 TEE, 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 VJ59 TEE registered?

VJ59 TEE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2017.

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