2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LD17 KWY
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 96,015 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD17 KWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 96,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD17 KWY 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 (LD17 KWY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LD17 KWY Mileage History
- 24/07/202480,710 mi
- 26/07/202586,922 mi+6,212 mi
- 28/07/202586,924 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/202696,014 mi+9,090 mi
- 29/07/202696,015 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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