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VN17 TLY

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 TLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 91,626 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 84,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise from the o/s/r brakes

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,930 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,602 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 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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VN17 TLY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VN17 TLY, 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 VN17 TLY registered?

VN17 TLY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is VN17 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 TLY 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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