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Y121 JLT

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,313 mi
Last recorded52,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 JLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 52,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 52,313 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Red bulb deteriorated showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit - 2mm (2055017) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,024 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow at retracting

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

both front exhaust brackets broke at front of car, system still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,807 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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Y121 JLT is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 Y121 JLT, 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 Y121 JLT registered?

Y121 JLT is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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