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2021 CITROEN C3 SHINE + PURETECH S/S1.2L Petrol

HJ71 ABV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for HJ71 ABV: 2021 CITROEN C3 SHINE + PURETECH S/S (Beige, Petrol). Mileage: 19,829. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 02/06/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1199cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness as evidenced by a clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on May 28, 2025 at 19,829 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the vehicle has consistently met all DVSA safety and environmental standards without any mechanical failure or structural degradation over the last two inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is significantly low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 11,642 miles and the May 2025 test, the car covered only 8,187 miles. This low usage suggests light annual travel, which typically reduces wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and brakes. However, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to tyre deformation or brake corrosion if the vehicle is not driven regularly. Since the MOT record shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage use. A buyer should check for flat spotting on the tyres and ensure the rubber has not perished despite the low tread depth. It is also prudent to inspect the brake discs for surface rust or pitting, which can occur when cars sit for extended periods. Given the clean history, the mechanical integrity appears well-preserved, provided the service history has followed the annual intervals regardless of the low mileage.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

67
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 May 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness as evidenced by a clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on May 28, 2025 at 19,829 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the vehicle has consistently met all DVSA safety and environmental standards without any mechanical failure or structural degradation over the last two inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is significantly low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 11,642 miles and the May 2025 test, the car covered only 8,187 miles. This low usage suggests light annual travel, which typically reduces wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and brakes. However, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to tyre deformation or brake corrosion if the vehicle is not driven regularly. Since the MOT record shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage use. A buyer should check for flat spotting on the tyres and ensure the rubber has not perished despite the low tread depth. It is also prudent to inspect the brake discs for surface rust or pitting, which can occur when cars sit for extended periods. Given the clean history, the mechanical integrity appears well-preserved, provided the service history has followed the annual intervals regardless of the low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2021 Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/S (HJ71 ABV), we found 2 MOT results in the period of June 2024 to May 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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