2004 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · MK54 AEJ

The vehicle presents a historically stable maintenance profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 14 February 2022 recording a pass at 80,218 miles and no defects or advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions. That examination sits over four years before today's date of 16 July 2026, so the certificate is long expired and current roadworthiness cannot be inferred from the record alone. Across the supplied history the trend shows no worsening mechanical faults; each test returned a clean result. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 2004 hatchback. The odometer read 59,131 miles on 11 April 2018, rose to 69,532 by 3 April 2019, then 76,162 on 4 February 2021, and peaked at 80,218 at the final test. This equates to roughly 3,646 miles per year overall, with the largest single-year gain of around 10,400 miles between spring 2018 and spring 2019, thereafter tapering to under 5,000 miles yearly. The record shows a failed test on 11 April 2018 at 59,129 miles with no defects logged, immediately followed by a pass at 59,131 miles the same day; such a duplicate entry points to clerical correction rather than a mechanical defect. Prior owner behaviour appears conscientious, as successive testers found no worn tyres, binding calipers or structural integrity issues. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that the historic tests did not flag. At 22 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs and subframe mounts may exhibit perishing or fatigue despite low mileage, particularly if the car stood unused for extended periods. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for lip wear and seizure, while exhaust emissions and structural integrity around sills and wheelarches need visual checks for rust. The absence of advisories in the record does not exempt the Citroen from routine deterioration. Given the lapse since the last MOT, confirm whether the vehicle has been kept on SORN or illegally untaxed. Obtain a fresh test before road use. The clean history supports fair confidence in prior care, but the elapsed time demands independent verification.