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JY12 AUG

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,942 mi
Last recorded67,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY12 AUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,942 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 67,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,363 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 89,363 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front abs wiring , not routed correctly

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,893 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 front exhaust brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside front ABS sensor wiring routed incorrectly and at risk of chaffing through

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 50,556 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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JY12 AUG is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JY12 AUG, 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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JY12 AUG is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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