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YL17 BYY

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,750 mi
Last recorded67,750 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 BYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,750 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))

Fail 28 May 2026 67,750 miles

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

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))

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 27 May 2025 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,295 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 48,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 30,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,905 miles
Pass 15 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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YL17 BYY is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YL17 BYY, 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 YL17 BYY registered?

YL17 BYY is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is YL17 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 BYY 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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