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ML17 YCS

2017 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,147 mi
Last recorded48,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 36,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,850 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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ML17 YCS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 ML17 YCS, 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 ML17 YCS registered?

ML17 YCS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ML17 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML17 YCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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