2014 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · DG14 XPS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend following a period of recurring minor failures. The most recent MOT conducted in October 2025 at 89,686 miles returned no defects, indicating that the previous owner addressed the mechanical issues identified in prior years. This represents a significant improvement over the 2024 test, where the tester flagged an offside rear brake imbalance and an offside rear tyre approaching the legal tread depth limit. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The record shows steady progression, moving from 60,050 miles in late 2020 to 89,686 miles by late 2025. There are no significant gaps suggesting the car sat stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber components and seals. The low annual mileage suggests the car was likely used primarily for short urban trips rather than high-mileage motorway commuting. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the drivetrain and braking system due to the history of reported faults. The 2023 failure revealed a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot, which can lead to rapid joint failure through grease escape and contamination. Additionally, the 2022 record noted an engine oil leak and corroded rear brake discs. While the 2025 test was clean, a visual inspection should check for active seepage around the engine head gasket and ensure the rear calipers are not binding or excessively worn. The history also shows a pattern of neglect regarding tyres, with structural cracking and low tread depth having resulted in failures in 2017, 2022, and 2023. These are largely consumable issues but suggest a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive. The buyer must verify the current tread depth and condition of all four tyres to ensure the replacements made after the 2024 advisory have been maintained with high-quality components.