2015 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CV15 LCN

The 2015 Citroen C3 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 22 April 2025 at 56,104 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year clean test sequence. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring fault pattern; every annual examination since 2022 closed with a fault-free result. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical class averages for an eleven-year-old supermini. The car covered just 1,975 miles between the 12 May 2023 test at 51,921 miles and the 7 May 2024 test at 54,129 miles, then 1,975 miles again to the 22 April 2025 figure of 56,104. Annual use held near 2,000 to 2,700 miles across the record, pointing to light owner mileage rather than fleet or commuter strain. Such low totals can mean prolonged standing periods, though the clean sheets give no evidence of neglect through the test window. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely static intervals. Brake discs and calipers deserve a physical check for seizing after low-use winters, despite no tester advisories on binding or wear. The exhaust and emissions system passed clean, but rubber components such as tyres and wiper blades may have aged beyond condition despite legal tread at test dates. No structural or mechanical risk emerges from the DVSA data itself. The history implies a cautious, low-mileage keeper who addressed issues before each test. Verify service records and confirm fresh rubber before purchase, as the MOT only captures roadside failures, not component age.