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YG17 VXS

2017 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 VXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,309 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger after flexi pipe defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,753 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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YG17 VXS is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG17 VXS, 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

How do I check the history of YG17 VXS?

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What year was YG17 VXS registered?

YG17 VXS is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is YG17 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 VXS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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