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YS17 DZE

2017 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,767 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 96,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,415 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,377 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Fail 4 Nov 2022 68,377 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs badly lipped (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads seems to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal mountings broken & not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm & worn on outer edges 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 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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YS17 DZE is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 YS17 DZE, 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 YS17 DZE registered?

YS17 DZE is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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