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AA17 ELM

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,334 mi
Last recorded76,334 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA17 ELM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,334 miles

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,497 miles

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

front and rear tyres different tyre sizes

Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,960 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 62,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 52,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 27,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 27,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 43,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,680 miles
Pass 23 May 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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AA17 ELM is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA17 ELM, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA17 ELM registered?

AA17 ELM is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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