2015 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · CP65 LLW

The C3 currently holds no valid MOT. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 68,357 miles resulted in a failure, yet the DVSA record lists zero defects. That is a red flag. A failure with no recorded reason typically points to a procedural or administrative issue rather than a clean bill of mechanical health. The maintenance trend is therefore impossible to classify as stable or worsening from the data alone. What is clear is that the car is not legally roadworthy today, and a fresh inspection is essential before any purchase. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. Between December 2022 at 41,926 miles and December 2024 at 60,960 miles, the car covered roughly 19,000 miles in two years, averaging around 9,500 miles annually. That is a step up from the earlier pace of about 8,200 miles per year between 2022 and 2023. The jump suggests heavier use in the most recent period, which places greater demand on consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes. The 2024 MOT was passed on 13 December at 60,960 miles, but a separate failure entry appears the previous day at 60,959 miles with no defects noted. This pattern hints at a retest following a minor issue that was resolved without formal documentation, a common but slightly opaque practice. A buyer should treat the December 2025 failure as a blank slate. With no advisory history to lean on, a physical inspection must cover the areas most likely to deteriorate under increased mileage. Check the front suspension lower arms and rear torsion beam for play or corrosion, particularly given the car's age. Examine the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration, and verify that the catalytic converter meets emissions standards. Brake condition deserves close attention: look for uneven disc wear, binding calipers, and pad thickness. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners should be measured, not eyeballed. Beyond the mechanicals, inspect the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and wheel arches for corrosion. On a C3 of this age, surface rust can hide deeper perforation. Test the operation of all lights, the windscreen for chips or cracks in the swept area, and the condition of the wiper blades and washer jets. Given the absence of documented advisories, the car's care record is essentially a void. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage is not optional here. It is the only reliable way to establish whether this C3 has been properly maintained or simply left to deteriorate between long, undocumented gaps.