2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · CK53 SDV

The 2025-03-14 MOT at 84,406 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend. No defects were noted in any of the preceding tests from 2022 through 2025. The mileage trajectory shows a gradual rise: 79,680 miles in March 2022, 80,388 in March 2023, 81,596 in March 2024 and 84,406 in March 2025, an increase of 4,726 miles over three years, or roughly 1,575 miles per year, which is higher than the average 3,670 miles per year suggested for a 23‑year‑old car but still modest for its age. A buyer should therefore focus on the mechanical components that commonly exhibit wear in a vehicle of this vintage: the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, the integrity of the brake discs and calipers, any signs of binding or uneven wear, and the presence of structural rust on the chassis or wheel arches. The exhaust system and emission levels also merit verification, as the MOT history records no failures in these areas. Given the clean defect record and consistent passing, the car appears well maintained, yet a thorough in‑person inspection of the aforementioned items is essential to confirm that the documented stability translates into actual mechanical soundness.