2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · AF20 VCM

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 at 54,629 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. A single failure on 10 March 2025 at 43,535 miles is anomalous, as the record shows no defects listed against that failure and the vehicle passed on the same day at the same mileage, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 9,105 across the six-year life, which is typical for the age. The odometer moved from 23,571 miles at the March 2023 test to 33,852 by March 2024, then 43,535 by March 2025, and 54,629 by March 2026, a consistent 10,000-mile yearly increment with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA history is sparse on advisories, showing no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission concerns at any stage. Given the clean record, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items the MOT does not deeply assess. Tyres, wiper blades, and brake pad thickness should be physically checked despite no tester flags. The unexplained March 2025 failure warrants a request for the original test certificate to confirm no suppressed defect entry exists. Structural integrity and drivetrain show no recorded deterioration across the five tests. The lack of recurring advisories suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the absence of flagged wear means components like coil springs and calipers have simply not yet reached inspection thresholds.