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YM17 OCU

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,522 mi
Last recorded59,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 59,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,874 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,874 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 2317 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light indicates low pressure

Fail 15 Jul 2022 44,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 2317 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light indicates low pressure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,017 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 39,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,782 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 33,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 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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YM17 OCU is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM17 OCU, 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 YM17 OCU registered?

YM17 OCU is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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