2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CK16 AAN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of recurring suspension and drivetrain wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 81,440 miles passed, it flagged a defective offside front wiper blade and a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft boot. This represents a repeat of the failure seen in 2023 where a split CV boot and worn suspension bushes prevented a pass, suggesting that the owner reacts to failures rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,144 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between annual tests from 2022 through 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to extreme high-stress driving, but the age of the components is likely the primary driver of the degradation seen in the rubber bushes and ball joint-related components, which is evident in the recorded data. A buyer must conduct a close-range inspection of the front-end suspension geometry. The 2024 test identified play in the anti-roll bar linkages and lower arm ball joints, while the 2025 test noted oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. You should verify the nearside front CV boot for any grease leakage to ensure the repair made after the 2023 held. Additionally, the persistent misting on shock absorbers noted in 2022 and 2024 indicates the seals are nearing the end of their functional life and may require replacement soon to avoid total failure.