2010 CITROEN C31.6L Diesel

The 2010 Citroën C3, recorded at 79,583 miles in the February 2025 MOT, passes the roadworthiness test despite noted off‑side rear tyre wear close to the legal limit and front service brake binding that is not excessive. The maintenance trend is uneven: after a clean pass at 71,518 miles in October 2023, the vehicle failed in February 2025 with additional tyre and brake issues, yet the latest result shows the remedial work has been accepted, indicating a modest improvement rather than a stable or worsening pattern. Mileage accumulation is low relative to the 16‑year age, averaging about 5,000 miles per year, but the record shows irregular intervals: a jump of roughly 8,000 miles between the October 2023 test (71,518 miles) and the February 2025 test (79,580 miles) suggests periods of heavy use or extended standing, while earlier gaps such as the 7,800‑mile increase from October 2022 (63,717 miles) to October 2023 (71,518 miles) point to inconsistent usage rather than a uniformly low‑kilometre history. A buyer should focus on the recurring suspension and structural concerns highlighted throughout the history: excessive play in the front wheel bearing, worn anti‑roll bar and track‑rod end ball joints, and split or corroded exhaust brackets and hangers, all of which have been flagged in multiple tests. Inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs and mounting points for rust or cracking, as well as verification that the exhaust system is securely attached, is essential. Brake and tyre condition also merit close scrutiny: the front brake discs have been recorded as worn, pitted or scored in several tests, and the service brakes have shown binding on both off‑side and near‑side fronts, while tyre tread depth has repeatedly approached or fallen below the 1.6 mm legal limit, especially on the off‑side rear and near‑side front positions. Checking pad thickness, disc wear depth, and confirming that the brakes release freely, together with a thorough assessment of tyre wear patterns and sidewall condition, will reveal whether the recent pass reflects genuine improvement or merely temporary compliance.