2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · BC66 ULT

The C3 presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 22 September 2025, passing with zero defects at 35,030 miles. That is a marked improvement over the December 2023 test, where the tester flagged cracking and perishing on both rear tyres. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, suggesting the previous owner addressed the rubber deterioration promptly rather than letting it linger. Mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. The car covered just 1,702 miles between the December 2024 and September 2025 tests, and only 4,257 miles across the full twelve months prior to that. Annual averages sit around 3,500 miles, well below the UK typical of 8,000 to 12,000. Such low mileage often means long periods of standing, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out seals. The two tests within weeks of each other in late 2022, at 27,442 and 27,444 miles, hint at a short gap where the vehicle may have sat unused before a retest was required. Despite the tidy MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on components that suffer from low-mileage neglect rather than high-mileage wear. Check the sidewalls of all four tyres for age-related cracking, even if tread depth remains adequate, as rubber degrades with time regardless of use. Examine the front and rear brake discs for lipping and surface corrosion, which can develop rapidly on a car that sits for extended periods. Inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors. A brief test drive should verify that the handbrake holds firmly and that the braking system feels free of drag, as sticking calipers are a common consequence of infrequent use.