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2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LA17 AAV

LA17 AAV

2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 67,966 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2017 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
67,966 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1200cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 31 March 2026 at 67,966 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a failure was noted in April 2025, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean pass suggest that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern remains typical for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,550 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 10,638 miles, followed by a slightly lower interval of 8,236 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests regular, moderate operation which typically results in less stress on the drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and brake assemblies compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failure in the 2025 test at 60,169 miles, as the provided record does not detail the nature of that defect. Given the vehicle's age and relatively low mileage, a check for early corrosion on the structural sills and exhaust system is prudent, even if the MOT history is clean. Additionally, inspect the rubber suspension mounts for cracks and monitor the brake discs, as these components can degrade over time regardless of the distance driven.
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LA17 AAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
  • 67,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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LA17 AAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 04:19
MOT Analysis

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 (LA17 AAV) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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LA17 AAV Mileage History

  1. 24/03/202341,295 mi
  2. 25/03/202451,933 mi+10,638 mi
  3. 07/04/202560,169 mi+8,236 mi
  4. 08/04/202560,169 mi
  5. 31/03/202667,966 mi+7,797 mi

Average of roughly 8,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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