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YP17 FHW

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,259 mi
Last recorded68,259 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP17 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 68,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 52,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken system not insecure

minor leak exhaust gases front / flexi rear silencer

Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,125 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 FHW 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 YP17 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

YP17 FHW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is YP17 FHW safe to buy?

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