2009 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · DU09 RVC

The overall roadworthiness status of this 2009 Citroen C3 cannot be accurately assessed based on the available records, as the MOT expired nearly four years ago. The most recent test occurred on 2 August 2022 at 58,885 miles, passing with zero defects. However, the recorded mileage remains exactly the same today, indicating the vehicle has stood stationary for roughly four years. A maintenance trend cannot be established from this stagnant data, though the prior tests show a stable, defect-free history. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use that ultimately ceased entirely. Between the August 2020 test at 54,298 miles and the August 2021 test at 57,939 miles, the car covered 3,641 miles. This dropped sharply to just 946 miles over the following year before the mileage froze at 58,885 miles in August 2022. A 17-year-old vehicle with under 59,000 miles averages roughly 3,464 miles annually, confirming minimal usage. The stagnation since 2022 suggests long-term storage rather than active driving. A buyer must approach this vehicle assuming prolonged inactivity has degraded consumable and rubber components. Tyres will likely suffer from flat-spotting and sidewall cracking despite retaining tread depth. Brake discs will almost certainly exhibit surface corrosion, and calipers may bind after years of standing. Suspension bushes and exhaust rubber mounts will have perished. Fluid degradation, particularly brake fluid moisture absorption and stale fuel, requires immediate attention. The MOT record also features two failed tests in 2020 and 2022 where no defects were recorded, followed by same-day passes. This typically indicates minor, instantly rectified issues like blown bulbs or a faulty horn rather than structural neglect. Nevertheless, the four-year gap since the last inspection means a thorough physical inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion and a complete fluid overhaul are essential before any road use.