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LO15 YLF

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,097 mi
Last recorded39,097 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO15 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 57,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,544 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 28,442 miles

Advise exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 28,442 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 45,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 31,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 12,836 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 12,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,251 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 23,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 8,724 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 8,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area,no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2mm,bald inner edge (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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LO15 YLF is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LO15 YLF, 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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LO15 YLF is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2017.

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