2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · AF53 OAY

The 2003 Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 at 83,457 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 23-year-old vehicle. The odometer climbed from 75,481 miles at the 18 November 2021 test to 83,457 miles by 6 November 2025, a total of 7,976 miles over four years or roughly 1,994 miles per year. The DVSA history contains no gaps and no failures, though the sparse advisory data means worn consumables or latent corrosion were either absent or not formally noted by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion, as the clean MOT record does not confirm absence of age-related rust on sills, subframes, or suspension mounts. The low annual mileage suggests long standing periods, which accelerate perishing of rubber components such as suspension bushes, drop links, and brake hose flexibility. Verify brake disc condition, caliper operation, and coil spring fracture risk during a physical viewing. Check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall cracking given the vehicle's age. The absence of advisories across all five tests implies conscientious basic upkeep, but the record alone cannot certify mechanical health beyond each test date.