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YL17 DTU

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,926 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 57,926 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing flex pipe broken off (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front n/s/f washer not hitting the screen , but drivers does the job

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 48,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2022 40,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 31,226 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,303 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))

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 DTU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

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

Is YL17 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 DTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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