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YL17 DSU

2017 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,099 mi
Last recorded66,099 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 DSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,409 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 27 Mar 2024 51,406 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 30 Mar 2023 44,142 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 44,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 37,582 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,130 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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YL17 DSU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

Is YL17 DSU safe to buy?

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