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YD17 MGU

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,563 mi
Last recorded36,563 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 36,563 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2025 28,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 24,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 21,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,026 miles

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,907 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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YD17 MGU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD17 MGU, 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 YD17 MGU registered?

YD17 MGU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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