2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · AU06 PLJ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test on January 2026 at 98,217 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior at 98,196 miles. The list of critical failures, including a fractured coil spring, an excessively worn ball joint, and a major exhaust leak, indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced to by the testing process rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 98,217 miles, this twenty-year-old Citroen has covered relatively low mileage, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. The mileage data shows consistent annual use, with roughly 1,600 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 1,500 miles leading up to the most recent test. However, the low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals from age, which is evidenced by the cracking noted on the rear tyres in the latest advisory record. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the nearside rear suspension mounting area. The record shows a concerning progression from 'not excessive' corrosion in early 2025 to 'excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength' in late 2025. Although it passed the January 2026 test, structural rust on the sills is a terminal issue that can accelerate rapidly. A thorough physical inspection is required to determine if the rust has progressed beyond the point of viable repair since the last inspection.