2012 CITROEN C31.6L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the three most recent inspections. The MOT conducted on 2 May 2025 at 76,893 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of consistent results in 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 51,040 miles and May 2025 at 76,893 miles, the car covered 25,853 miles. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components. The failure recorded on 4 May 2023 at 59,763 miles was an isolated incident, as the vehicle passed the retest the very following day with only seven miles of travel. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that age with time rather than just mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from seized brake calipers, perished bushes, or discs that develop surface corrosion from lack of regular use. Since the record does not flag previous structural corrosion or exhaust issues, a close check of the sills and wheel arches is necessary to ensure no hidden rust has developed. Verifying the age of the tyres and the condition of the fluids is also vital, as rubber can crack despite sufficient tread depth.