2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · XO12 JEM
2017 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 68,492 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XO12 JEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 68,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XO12 JEM 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 (XO12 JEM) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
XO12 JEM Mileage History
- 08/04/202237,686 mi
- 14/04/202347,220 mi+9,534 mi
- 04/04/202454,044 mi+6,824 mi
- 04/04/202560,437 mi+6,393 mi
- 08/04/202668,492 mi+8,055 mi
Average of roughly 7,701 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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