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YP17 FGA

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP17 FGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 101,942 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner [clip] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 91,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 74,943 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 20,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 18,627 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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YP17 FGA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YP17 FGA, 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 YP17 FGA registered?

YP17 FGA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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