2014 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · AE14 UHS

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 19 February 2026 at 112,928 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual examination either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. The February 2026 pass confirms the car cleared its test on the same day as a failure logged at identical mileage, indicating a paperwork or presentation issue rather than a worn component. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2014 vehicle, rising from 94,057 miles at the January 2024 test to 103,124 miles in February 2025 and 112,928 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 9,400 miles per year, consistent with the age profile. The only anomaly is the paired fail-pass entries on both 17 January 2024 and 19 February 2026, where the failure carried no recorded defect at the stated mileage. Such duplication usually reflects a retest after a documentation omission, not deferred mechanical repair. Given the clean defect record across all tests, no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion concerns appear in the data. The absence of advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity suggests previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard. A buyer should still verify in person that the February 2026 failure was purely administrative, and confirm the true condition of coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as MOT cleanliness at this age does not rule out latent wear. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible. The history shows no worsening trend, but the twin fail-pass logs merit a check of the V5C and test certificate to ensure no suppressed defect. With 112,928 miles and twelve years of use, expect consumable renewal regardless of the clear MOT sheet.