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MD17 SYE

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 105,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 101,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,458 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 52,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 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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MD17 SYE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD17 SYE, 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 MD17 SYE registered?

MD17 SYE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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