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YC17 LGV

2017 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,441 mi
Last recorded33,441 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 LGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 33,441 miles

damage apparent n/s mirror indicator repeater

Pass 17 May 2024 30,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 30,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 19,782 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 19,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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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YC17 LGV is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC17 LGV, 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 YC17 LGV registered?

YC17 LGV is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is YC17 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 LGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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