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BC17 VYN

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,867 mi
Last recorded45,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour shows a small amount of white light to rear due to damage. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 45,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour shows a small amount of white light to rear due to damage. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,031 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,685 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,015 miles

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

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

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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BC17 VYN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BC17 VYN, 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 BC17 VYN registered?

BC17 VYN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is BC17 VYN safe to buy?

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