2004 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · GJ04 AAZ

The 2004 Citroen C3 shows roadworthy status per the most recent DVSA examination on 20 March 2025 at 89,942 miles, where the tester logged no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend across the prior four annual tests is stable, with each March inspection returning a clean sheet apart from a failure entry on 18 March 2022 at 84,255 miles that also carried no recorded defects. The DVSA record shows that failure followed three days later by a pass at 84,263 miles. Mileage relative to the 22 year lifespan remains low at roughly 4,088 miles per year overall. The records trace a consistent annual climb through spring tests: 84,263 miles on 21 March 2022, 86,228 on 15 March 2023, 88,104 on 13 March 2024 and 89,942 on 20 March 2025. Annual increments sit near 1,900 miles, confirming gentle use with no gap exceeding twelve months. The sparse clean history suggests the previous keeper prioritised timely testing yet covered limited distance, a pattern often linked to short local journeys or prolonged storage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of typical age related components despite the absence of advisories. The tester noted no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion at any test, but a two decade old hatchback with low running can conceal perished rubber, binding calipers or hidden sill rust. Examine the subframe and suspension mounts for moisture damage, and confirm brake function after standing. The unexplained failure in March 2022 demands a check of the original VT20 or VT30 documents to verify no mechanical defect was omitted from the digital record. Previous ownership appears disciplined in presenting the car for annual assessment, though the minimal mileage implies basic consumable care rather than intensive mechanical overhaul. Given the current date of July 2026, the last pass is now over fifteen months old and the test certificate has lapsed, so a fresh MOT is required before road use. Focus scrutiny on exhaust emissions and steering joints during that retest.