2013 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · CU13 LFO

The Citroen C3 presents a current roadworthy status following its most recent pass on 18 March 2026 at 46,393 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of test outcomes, though the record shows administrative anomalies rather than mechanical decline. On both 20 March 2025 and 18 March 2026 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at identical mileages with no defects logged, indicating clerical or processing errors at the test centre rather than recurring faults requiring rectification. The mileage pattern is irregular for a 2013 vehicle. At the 19 March 2024 test the odometer read 67,296 miles, rising to 70,770 miles by 20 March 2025, a modest 3,474 miles over twelve months. The 18 March 2026 entry then shows 46,393 miles, a drop of 24,377 miles against the prior year. Such reversal suggests a mileage recording discrepancy, odometer replacement, or erroneous DVSA data rather than genuine use. Against a 13-year lifespan the 2024 to 2025 figures reflect low annual use near 3,000 miles, but the latest lower reading cannot be reconciled with the earlier history without documentary proof. A buyer should verify the true mileage via service invoices, V5C records, and prior keeper statements before purchase. The clean advisory history across all three years means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged by testers. That said, the same-day fail-pass pairs on both 2025 and 2026 dates warrant direct enquiry with the testing stations to confirm no suppressed defects exist in the backend record. Given the absence of recorded advisories or failures on mechanical grounds, the structural and consumable components show no evidenced wear trend. Physical inspection should still confirm tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody integrity, as these are not always captured where no defect is logged. The low and inconsistent mileage means prolonged standing periods are plausible, so brake binding and flat-spotted tyres from storage remain sensible checks despite the clear MOT sheet.