2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · EF17 KLZ
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 71,184 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF17 KLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 71,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF17 KLZ 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 (EF17 KLZ) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EF17 KLZ Mileage History
- 01/04/202352,744 mi
- 03/11/202359,086 mi+6,342 mi
- 04/11/202359,086 mi
- 13/06/202571,181 mi+12,095 mi
- 16/06/202571,184 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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