2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · WU17 GUG
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 23,502 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU17 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 23,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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WU17 GUG 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 (WU17 GUG) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
WU17 GUG Mileage History
- 11/07/20225,491 mi
- 13/04/20236,024 mi+533 mi
- 04/04/202411,460 mi+5,436 mi
- 04/04/202517,994 mi+6,534 mi
- 09/04/202623,502 mi+5,508 mi
Average of roughly 4,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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