2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · NJ17 HZR
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 50,777 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ17 HZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 50,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ17 HZR 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 (NJ17 HZR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ17 HZR Mileage History
- 08/01/202448,675 mi
- 16/01/202549,924 mi+1,249 mi
- 16/01/202549,924 mi
- 21/01/202650,777 mi+853 mi
- 23/01/202650,777 mi
Average of roughly 1,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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