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HJ17 YVP

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 59,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front double hanger adrift from main body of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily distorted on inner shoulder. Also perished and cracking open (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil @ minimum level

Oil pressure light on dash prior to test. Topped up oil by 1l during pre checks

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front double hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre has heel toe wear inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front double hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre has heel toe wear inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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HJ17 YVP is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ17 YVP, 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 HJ17 YVP registered?

HJ17 YVP is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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