2011 Citroen C3 Exclusive Auto 1.6L Petrol · CXZ 2516

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean record in its recent testing. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 63,036 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred in August 2024, the immediate re-test nine days later suggests that any identified issues were addressed promptly rather than being ignored as a long-term mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy in usage patterns between April 2022 (76,147 miles) and March 2023 (78,686 miles), where the car covered only 2,539 miles in a year. More unusually, the mileage figure dropped significantly in the records between the 2023 test and the August 2024 test. This suggests either a period of long-term storage or an inconsistency in mileage recording, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system and brakes, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished bushes and seized brake calipers due to lack of use. The structural integrity of the chassis should be checked for surface rust or deep-seated corrosion caused by sitting stationary. Given the age of the Citroen, verify the condition of the automatic gearbox fluid and rubber belts to ensure the low mileage has not masked internal degradation from age alone.