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YB17 EES

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,947 mi
Last recorded101,947 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 EES
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 101,942 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hangers snapped and front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 85,591 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front hangers snapped and front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,636 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective front snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,120 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres badly split

centre exhaust hanger snapped

coolant level low

front wipers smearing screen

handbrake 16% only just met requirements

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 44,421 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,746 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 30,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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YB17 EES is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YB17 EES, 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 YB17 EES registered?

YB17 EES is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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