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YA17 OCB

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 OCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 94,034 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 93,649 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,813 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens/cover missing

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp lens/cover is missing

Fail 6 Sep 2024 73,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp lens/cover is missing

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 60,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,068 miles
Pass 23 May 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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YA17 OCB is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YA17 OCB, 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 YA17 OCB registered?

YA17 OCB is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YA17 OCB safe to buy?

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