2009 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · CY59 FLD

This 2009 Citroen C3 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20th November 2025 at 79,865 miles with zero defects recorded. This latest test follows an immediate failure just eight days prior on 12th November 2025, though the system logged no specific reasons for that initial refusal. The pattern of clearing a test failure within days repeats in the previous year, where a failed test on 5th December 2024 preceded a clean pass on 9th December 2024. These rapid turnarounds indicate that minor administrative or easily rectified mechanical issues were addressed swiftly by the previous keeper. With 79,865 miles accumulated across roughly 17 years, the vehicle averages around 4,698 miles per year, representing very low annual usage. The MOT dataset lacks historical mileage entries prior to late 2023, meaning early life accumulation rates remain unverified. Low-mileage French hatchbacks of this era frequently experience periods of inactivity, which can precipitate seized brake components, perished rubber suspension bushes, or exhaust corrosion due to condensation build-up during short urban trips. Physical inspection should focus heavily on the underside and mechanical ancillaries to counter the risks of low-usage deterioration. Buyers must thoroughly check the condition of the coil springs, lower suspension arms, and brake discs for surface rust or pitting caused by prolonged stationary periods. While the clean test sheets from late 2024 and late 2025 demonstrate that recent functional standards were met, verifying the service stamps for fluid changes remains essential since low annual mileage often results in neglected time-based maintenance like oil and brake fluid replacements.