2017 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · KY17 OFR
2017 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 109,809 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY17 OFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 109,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY17 OFR 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 (KY17 OFR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KY17 OFR Mileage History
- 25/03/202491,765 mi
- 19/03/2025103,016 mi+11,251 mi
- 21/03/2025103,019 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/2026109,809 mi+6,790 mi
- 27/03/2026109,809 mi
Average of roughly 9,004 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: Average
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