2009 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · DY59 AEF

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 30 September 2024 at 103,013 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by rapid passes. The vehicle failed on 26 September 2024 at 102,979 miles and again on 29 September 2023 at 97,850 miles, yet in both instances the subsequent retest just days later recorded no defects. This suggests the failures were administrative or minor rectifications rather than serious mechanical faults left unaddressed. The recorded mileage of 103,013 over roughly 17 years equates to about 6,060 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The gaps between tests show consistent low annual use: 4,083 miles accrued between the November 2022 pass at 93,506 miles and the October 2023 pass at 97,933 miles, then a further 5,080 miles to the September 2024 pass. The DVSA record is sparse and clean beyond the two unexplained failures, with no advisories logged for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absence of recorded defects. The twin failures with no listed defects imply either documentation anomalies or faults cleared before the retest without advisory trace. Given the car's age, examine structural integrity for chassis rust, check coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue, and confirm brake disc thickness and caliper operation. Verify the actual reason for the 2023 and 2024 failures with the prior owner or garage records before purchase.