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YF17 SXN

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,032 mi
Last recorded63,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,032 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 53,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 53,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also deteriorating and splitting quite badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 42,003 miles

Nearside and Offside Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2024 41,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and Offside Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2023 30,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 19,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 16,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 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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YF17 SXN is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 YF17 SXN, 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 YF17 SXN registered?

YF17 SXN is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YF17 SXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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