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BP17 LYJ

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,619 mi
Last recorded65,619 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 65,619 miles

advise parts of front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise parts of o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 38,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,220 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 35,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,231 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded /broken but still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 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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BP17 LYJ is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP17 LYJ, 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 BP17 LYJ registered?

BP17 LYJ is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2017.

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