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BN17 VYS

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 92,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 90,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,771 miles

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper has damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement -Not to excess

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathering, On 3mm, DOT 4316, 205/50/17 89V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Visible white smoke on when left on idle

Fail 25 Mar 2024 85,771 miles

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper has damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement -Not to excess

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathering, On 3mm, DOT 4316, 205/50/17 89V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Visible white smoke on when left on idle

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 26,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,259 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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BN17 VYS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White 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 BN17 VYS, 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 BN17 VYS registered?

BN17 VYS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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