2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · EY17 VNP
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 67,446 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY17 VNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 67,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY17 VNP 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 (EY17 VNP) between December 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
EY17 VNP Mileage History
- 29/12/202245,660 mi
- 04/01/202456,725 mi+11,065 mi
- 07/01/202563,034 mi+6,309 mi
- 09/09/202563,736 mi+702 mi
- 28/09/202667,446 mi+3,710 mi
Average of roughly 5,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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