2009 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · CA59 GWW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on February 3 2026 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has achieved consecutive clean passes since the failure in early 2024. While the history shows initial failures on the days of the tests, the immediate re-tests and subsequent passes suggest that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to ensure the vehicle remains legal for road. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 9,604 miles, followed by an additional 5,990 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This regular usage is generally preferable to long periods of standing, which can lead to perished rubber seals and seized brake components. The total distance of 119,621 miles reflects standard wear and tear for a 17-year-old Citroen C3. Despite the clean record of the most recent tests, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is essential as the MOT only detects structural rust once it becomes significant. The buyer should also inspect for worn suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on this model. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for the previous failures, a thorough check of the brake system for uneven wear or binding calipers would ensure those issues were fully resolved.