2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · AA55 KEL
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2017. Recorded mileage 43,131 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA55 KEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 43,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA55 KEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Citroen C3 (AA55 KEL) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AA55 KEL Mileage History
- 30/08/202227,907 mi
- 28/12/202332,791 mi+4,884 mi
- 23/12/202438,262 mi+5,471 mi
- 23/12/202543,131 mi+4,869 mi
Average of roughly 4,591 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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