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DG17 LYD

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 LYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 77,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 77,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,285 miles

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

Rear lamps both condensated

tyre pressure light on

Fail 2 Feb 2024 72,237 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear lamps both condensated

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,860 miles

Front tyres very worn outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp condensated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp condensated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,676 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 54,676 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 48,201 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 48,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 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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DG17 LYD is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG17 LYD, 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 DG17 LYD registered?

DG17 LYD is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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