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YS17 ECW

2017 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,161 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 66,160 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,192 miles

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

exhaust emissions higher than expected advise further investigation.

Fail 26 Jul 2025 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak possibly historic advise further

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,310 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 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 ECW is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

YS17 ECW is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is YS17 ECW safe to buy?

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