2005 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CW55 HJZ

The Citroen C3 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 21 June 2024 at 138,529 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a peculiar pattern of same-day fail-and-pass pairs in June 2023 and June 2024, both at identical mileages, with no defects listed on either the failures or passes. This suggests administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical rectification, and gives no evidence of worsening or resolving faults across the record. The odometer reads 138,529 miles against a 21-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,600 miles per year, which is typical for the vehicle's age. Mileage accumulation has been gentle: the car covered only 2,154 miles between 28 June 2022 (129,846 miles) and 7 June 2023 (132,000 miles), then just 6,529 miles to 21 June 2024. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the DVLA data, and the sparse three-year record shows clean passes aside from the anomalous failures with no advisories logged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the MOT record logs no advisories yet the car is old enough for subframe and sill rust to develop undetected under clean tests. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks given the low annual use, which can allow moisture ingress and seizing of calipers through standing. The absence of recorded defects across five tests implies either conscientious basic upkeep or superficial test scrutiny, so confirm exhaust emissions and tyre condition independently before purchase.