2014 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AF14 NKK

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 99,848 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The single failure on 13 September 2024 at 89,865 miles carried no recorded defects, with a pass issued the same day at 89,868 miles, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2014 vehicle. The record shows 71,903 miles in September 2022, rising to 81,515 by September 2023, 89,868 by September 2024, and 99,848 by September 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year across the observed period, with no abrupt jumps or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across any test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Twelve years of service on original coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust components invites latent fatigue not captured by a pass with no defects. The absence of advisories suggests previous owners addressed consumables before each test or the car saw gentle use, but structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants a ramp check for hidden rust. Given the same-day fail and pass in September 2024, confirm with the seller what triggered the rejection. No mechanical faults appear in the data, yet a binding caliper or minor leak can escape a no-defect pass. Pre-purchase scrutiny of suspension arms and emissions hardware remains sound practice at this age and mileage.