2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · CE17 XGK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to reactive repairs of consumables. The most recent test in October 2025 at 35,847 miles identified an inner brake disc as worn and pitted. While this did not cause a failure, it indicates that the braking system is now beginning to require attention, moving away from the defect-free status seen in earlier years of the registration. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap between the March 2021 test at 11,591 miles and the October 2022 test at 14,689 miles, suggesting the car sat stationary for long periods. Since then, the vehicle has covered roughly 21,000 miles annually. This low usage pattern often leads to specific issues related to rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of all four tyres, as the records from 2023 and 2024 consistently flagged perishing and cracking across multiple axles. This is a classic symptom of a low-mileage vehicle that spends significant time parked, causing the rubber to dry out despite sufficient tread depth. The 2024 advisory regarding a damaged windscreen also necessitates a physical check for chips that could propagate into a structural failure under temperature changes. The braking system requires a close look due to the pitting and scoring noted in the 2025 report. Given the history of low use, the buyer should check for seized calipers or uneven pad wear which occur when components move infrequently. While no structural corrosion or suspension failures have been flagged, the transition from clean tests to mechanical advisories suggests that the age-related degradation is now the primary risk factor rather than mileage-based wear.