2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CU16 YTH

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 77,423 miles, it failed just two days prior due to multiple safety and mechanical defects. The presence of a stop lamp failure, a split drive shaft boot, and poor parking brake efficiency suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT test failure rather than performing routine preventative inspections. At approximately 77,403 miles, the Citroen C3 has averaged roughly 7,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a decade-old car. The mileage data shows consistent use, with approximately 9,000 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 9,100 miles in the year leading to the most recent test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, though it does explain the standard wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside front drive shaft, as the constant velocity boot was flagged as a failure in both 2024 and 2025. If this was not replaced with a high-quality component, grease leakage could soon lead to premature joint failure. The parking brake system also requires close attention; the 2025 failure for low efficiency indicates the mechanism or cables may need adjustment or are nearing the end of their effective life. Finally, the November 2025 advisory notes both rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. This specific wear pattern often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and shocks. A physical inspection should check for uneven tyre wear across the axle and verify the integrity of the rear suspension components to ensure no further mechanical degradation is present.