CITROEN C32002 · 1.4L Petrol

The Citroen C3 presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 13 March 2025 at 100,234 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes on the next day, with the same 100,234 miles logged on both the 12 and 13 March 2025 entries and the same 99,117 miles on the 18 and 22 March 2024 entries. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical degradation. The recorded mileage of 100,234 at the 2025 test equates to roughly 4,176 miles per year across the vehicle's 24-year life, indicating consistently light use. A notable gap exists between the 9 November 2022 test at 96,900 miles and the March 2024 failure at 99,117 miles, a period of roughly 16 months covering only 2,217 miles. From November 2022 to March 2025 the car added just 3,334 miles, confirming extended standing periods typical of a low-annual-use vehicle. The MOT records list no advisories or defects across any entry, which limits the ability to assess wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion from the data alone. A clean record at this age and mileage should not be read as proof of sound condition. Long stationary intervals promote seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and underbody rust that a pass certificate may not capture if within tolerance on the day. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of the subframe, suspension arms, and exhaust system for corrosion, and confirm the braking components are free and not binding after the car's low-use history. Verify the tyres for sidewall cracking from age rather than tread wear, and check fluid condition given the infrequent running. The repeated next-day pass after failure warrants questioning the original test station's process, but the vehicle itself shows no recorded mechanical trend requiring rejection.