2006 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · CE06 AEC

The vehicle shows a history of reactive maintenance, with recurring failures related to suspension and electrical components. While it passed its latest test in July 2024 at 114,696 miles, this followed a significant failure just weeks prior. The 2024 failure highlighted critical safety issues including an ABS fault, an excessively worn offside front ball joint, and a worn nearside Macpherson strut bush. The subsequent pass indicates these specific mechanical faults were addressed, but the presence of a defective exhaust mounting and multiple bulb failures suggests that the owner only repairs faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 114,696 miles over 20 years, the car has been used sparingly, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year. This low usage profile often correlates with the degradation of rubber components through age, which is evident in the record. The tester noted corrosion on the rear coil springs and misting shock absorbers as early as 2022. The recurring wear on front suspension arm ball joints and bushes across 2022 and 2024 suggests that the front end hardware is reaching the end of its service life despite the low total mileage. The inspection history reveals a consistent neglect of basic consumable upkeep. Between 2023 and 2024, the vehicle was repeatedly flagged for tyres worn to the legal limit or showing structural damage like cracking and perishing on the rear nearside. The report of a missing nearside front inner wheel arch in 2024 indicates a concern for ongoing body corrosion. A buyer should closely inspect the structural integrity of the sills and the current condition of the suspension bushings, as the record shows a trend of accelerating component wear and age-related deterioration.