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KV17 YLY

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 205/55/16 not repairable

Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 49,262 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,143 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,051 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 24,050 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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KV17 YLY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV17 YLY, 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 KV17 YLY registered?

KV17 YLY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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