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YJ17 DRC

2017 Mercedes-benz Citan

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan75,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCitan
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,067 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 80,059 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,308 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 59,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Citan?

Based on 181,008 MOT tests across 20,573 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
9,487
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,573
On UK Roads
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YJ17 DRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 75,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Citan typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Citan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ17 DRC registered?

YJ17 DRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Citan, first registered on 18 July 2017.

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