2013 CITROEN C31.6L Petrol

The most recent MOT record shows a pass on 16 May 2024 at 62,435 miles, with no defects recorded. That result is clean, and the preceding three annual tests also passed without any advisories, which points to a stable maintenance record throughout the vehicle's life. However, that clean history is now stale. The test date is over two years in the past, meaning the statutory MOT certificate has lapsed, and the car cannot be legally driven until it has been retested. The mileage pattern is consistent with light use, but the later entries reveal a notable slowdown. Between October 2021 and May 2022, the car covered roughly 3,892 miles in seven months. From May 2022 to May 2023, it covered about 1,491 miles, and the following year only 1,372 miles. The odometer reading has remained at 62,435 since the May 2024 test, which strongly suggests the vehicle has been standing idle since then. At just under 4,800 miles per year across its life, this is a low annual average for a 13-year-old car, but the recent inactivity is the more important factor. Because the recorded history shows no recurring faults, there are no obvious mechanical red flags from the DVSA data. The lack of corrosion or suspension advisories is a positive sign. Yet the long period off the road deserves a focused physical inspection before purchase. Check the tyres for flat-spotting and cracking, and pay close attention to the brake discs, pads, and calipers, as standing vehicles often suffer from binding calipers or corroded disc faces. Perished rubber in suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links is also common after extended inactivity. A battery is likely to be discharged. In short, the formal record is unusually clean, but you should budget for a fresh MOT and a cautious inspection of the components that deteriorate when a car sits unused.