2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CE59 VVR

The 2009 Citroën C3 passed its most recent MOT on 23 October 2025 at 109,239 miles, but the preceding failure on 13 August 2025 at 109,001 miles revealed serious suspension defects, including an insecure Macpherson strut top bearing, a fractured coil spring and excessive oil leakage, indicating a non‑stable maintenance trend despite the recent pass. Mileage has risen from 62,022 miles in January 2015 to 109,239 miles in October 2025, averaging about 6,400 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s 17‑year age; however, the interval from 27 January 2022 (87,451 miles) to 21 December 2023 (108,552 miles) shows an acceleration to roughly 21,100 miles in just over a year, followed by a modest increase of 238 miles in the two months leading up to the latest test. A buyer should therefore prioritize a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension system, checking for cracked or broken coil springs, secure strut top bearings, worn suspension arm pins and bushes, and excessive play in track rod ends and lower ball joints, while also examining the condition of the brake discs, tyre tread and any cuts, the engine oil leak source, the structural integrity of the exhaust bracket, and the overall state of engine mounts and mounting hardware.