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GY66 UWV

2017 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 UWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,003 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section is leaking

Front Exhaust mounting defective Section broken (requires welding in 2 places) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low in places! 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 105,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No sound from washer pump (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi section is leaking

Front Exhaust mounting defective Section broken (requires welding in 2 places) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low in places! 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 61,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,086 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,324 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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GY66 UWV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY66 UWV, 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 GY66 UWV registered?

GY66 UWV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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