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YS17 VCG

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,437 mi
Last recorded75,437 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 75,437 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 75,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 68,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 60,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 60,939 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 53,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 30,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 30,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 21,497 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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YS17 VCG is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

YS17 VCG is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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