2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · BJ17 BZF
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 68,523 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ17 BZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 68,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ17 BZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Citroen C3 (BJ17 BZF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BJ17 BZF Mileage History
- 20/10/202247,669 mi
- 20/10/202247,669 mi
- 26/10/202354,791 mi+7,122 mi
- 25/10/202462,498 mi+7,707 mi
- 23/10/202568,523 mi+6,025 mi
Average of roughly 6,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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