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YF17 SXL

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,794 mi
Last recorded44,794 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 44,794 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr bump stop missing

Fail 7 May 2025 44,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 16 May 2024 39,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 32,667 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 26,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 15,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 15,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 13,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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YF17 SXL 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 YF17 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF17 SXL registered?

YF17 SXL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is YF17 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 SXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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