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YO17 VKP

2017 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,673 mi
Last recorded34,673 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 VKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 34,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 31,459 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 31,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,402 miles

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

Offside Front impact damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 13,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 13,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 13,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front discs worn

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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YO17 VKP is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO17 VKP, 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 YO17 VKP registered?

YO17 VKP is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2017.

Is YO17 VKP safe to buy?

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