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CX17 YGF

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX17 YGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 74,678 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 74,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded along seam! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 61,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,864 miles

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PINHOLE,LOSING GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread LETTERS FADED. (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 55,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CARRIER PART INSECURE. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PINHOLE,LOSING GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2PIECES OF METAL IN TYRE TREAD WITHIN THE SAME QUARTER OF THE TREAD.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread LETTERS FADED. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,820 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket deteriorating

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

engine oil low

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine oil low

Pass 25 Mar 2020 28,231 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

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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CX17 YGF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX17 YGF, 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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CX17 YGF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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