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DF17 BYL

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,001 mi
Last recorded36,001 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 36,001 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 36,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 30,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section onto front sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket below front sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 24,361 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 19,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 17,066 miles
Pass 17 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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DF17 BYL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF17 BYL, 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 DF17 BYL registered?

DF17 BYL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is DF17 BYL safe to buy?

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