2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · GX17 NRE
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 40,434 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX17 NRE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 40,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX17 NRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Citroen C3 (GX17 NRE) between March 2020 and January 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
GX17 NRE Mileage History
- 11/03/202023,229 mi
- 12/03/202023,230 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/202025,620 mi+2,390 mi
- 13/11/202127,730 mi+2,110 mi
- 24/01/202331,840 mi+4,110 mi
- 24/01/202331,840 mi
- 06/01/202435,257 mi+3,417 mi
- 02/01/202537,951 mi+2,694 mi
- 06/01/202640,434 mi+2,483 mi
Average of roughly 2,955 miles per year across 9 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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