2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · DT16 ACX

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently questionable following a significant decline in maintenance standards during the most recent inspection. While the car maintained clean records between 2021 and 2022, the June 2023 failure at 86,997 miles revealed multiple critical mechanical and environmental faults. The trend indicates a worsening state of mechanical care, as the vehicle moved from no recorded defects to failing on primary engine oil leaks and exhaust emissions simultaneously. At 86,997 miles, the Citroen has averaged approximately 8,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle. However, there is a notable gap in data between the March 2022 test at 74,097 miles and the June 2023 failure, where the car covered over 12,000 miles. This period of use coincides with the subsequent string of failures, suggesting that the owner likely neglected routine maintenance until the vehicle failed the mandatory test requirements. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the engine to address the excessive oil leak flagged in 2023. The failure related to exhaust carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and lambda readings suggests potential issues with the fueling system or a failing catalytic converter, which can be costly to rectify. Additionally, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored during the 2023 test, following an advisory for thin pads dating back as far as 2019. The nearside rear tyre should be checked for uneven wear, as the previous failure indicated it was worn to the legal limit on the edge.