2018 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FJ18 AFE

The Citroen C3 presents a historically stable maintenance trend, evidenced by three consecutive MOT passes without advisories or defects between March 2022 and January 2024. The most recent test on 15 January 2024 at 34,787 miles recorded zero faults, indicating the vehicle met all structural and mechanical standards at that time. This positive trajectory requires significant contextualisation given the elapsed time since that inspection. The mileage accumulation tells a distinct story of very low usage that has likely ceased entirely. Between the March 2022 test at 28,048 miles and the February 2023 test at 30,129 miles, the car covered just 2,081 miles. This increased slightly to 4,658 miles over the following eleven months, reaching 34,787 miles by January 2024. Crucially, the recorded mileage has remained static at 34,787 miles since that January 2024 test, representing a gap of over two and a half years without a recorded MOT or mileage update as of today. Prolonged inactivity of this nature raises immediate concerns about the condition of consumables and fluid integrity. A buyer must approach this vehicle assuming it has been standing for a considerable period. Tyres will almost certainly suffer from flat-spotting and sidewall perishing despite retaining tread depth. Brake discs will likely exhibit surface corrosion and binding calipers, a common issue on dormant vehicles. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have deteriorated from lack of movement, while the exhaust system and DPF could suffer from moisture ingress and corrosion. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody for rust, check all fluid levels and condition for degradation, and expect to replace brake fluid and coolant due to moisture absorption over the extended stationary period.