2019 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · AB57 MCK

The 2019 Citroen C3 passed its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 60,522 miles, but the outcome signals a worsening maintenance trend compared with the largely defect-free tests recorded between 2024 and 2025. The tester flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened, alongside a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and an exhaust front bracket described as weak. These items suggest the car has recently been driven harder or serviced less attentively than in previous years, particularly given the clean bills of health logged in January 2025 and January 2024. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,600 miles per year, which is typical for a seven-year-old supermini and does not raise immediate concern about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The record shows steady annual progression from 30,381 miles in March 2022 to 56,119 miles in January 2025, with no unusual gaps or sudden jumps that would indicate long periods of standing or clocking. The 4,403-mile increment between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests is slightly below the annual average, hinting at modest recent use, yet the defects picked up in 2026 suggest that even this lighter mileage has not been kind to consumable components. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front braking system. Worn and pitted discs have appeared in three of the five recorded tests, most recently on both sides in January 2026, indicating a recurring issue rather than a one-off. Have a garage check disc thickness, lateral run-out, and the condition of the pads and calipers for binding or uneven wear. The weak exhaust front bracket also warrants attention, as a failing mount can place stress on the downpipe and catalytic converter, leading to exhaust leaks or emissions failures at the next test. Tyre condition has been flagged in three consecutive tests from 2022 to 2026, with wear concentrated on the nearside front and nearside rear. This pattern often points to uneven tyre rotation, possible tracking misalignment, or suspension wear in the front axle bushes and joints. A thorough check of the front suspension, wheel alignment, and tyre pressures would be prudent before purchase.