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YR17 NLL

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 NLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 73,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,042 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front c.v joint worn

Fail 5 Jun 2024 60,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,978 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 21,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,644 miles

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

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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YR17 NLL is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR17 NLL, 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 YR17 NLL registered?

YR17 NLL is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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The MOT history for YR17 NLL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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