2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · EY17 VNZ
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 70,715 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY17 VNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 70,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY17 VNZ 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 VNZ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
EY17 VNZ Mileage History
- 08/08/202344,855 mi
- 02/08/202452,230 mi+7,375 mi
- 19/06/202567,722 mi+15,492 mi
- 01/07/202670,715 mi+2,993 mi
- 01/07/202670,715 mi
Average of roughly 8,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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