2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · SX17 BXK
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 60,941 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX17 BXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 60,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX17 BXK 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 (SX17 BXK) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SX17 BXK Mileage History
- 18/09/202350,618 mi
- 19/09/202456,237 mi+5,619 mi
- 20/09/202456,237 mi
- 26/09/202560,941 mi+4,704 mi
- 03/10/202560,941 mi
Average of roughly 5,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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