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AY66 OEF

2017 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,461 mi
Last recorded66,461 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 OEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,461 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 11 Feb 2026 66,459 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Dec 2024 57,640 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 55,871 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,136 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 47,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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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AY66 OEF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 AY66 OEF, 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 AY66 OEF registered?

AY66 OEF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2017.

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