2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · FE12 OMK

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 1 August 2025 at 70,287 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a streak of clean passes. This lack of failures suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle proactively and addressed potential issues before they escalated into MOT test failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,020 miles per year. Between the July 2022 test at 33,918 miles and the August 2025 test at 70,287 miles, the car covered 36,369 miles, indicating a consistent but light usage pattern of roughly 12,000 miles annually. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests or short trips can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion on braking surfaces from lack of use. Given the absence of recorded advisories, an in-person inspection should focus on components prone to age-mileage disparity. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as rubber can perish over time regardless of distance driven. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for pitting or heavy corrosion, which often occurs on vehicles that sit for extended periods. Checking the structural integrity of the underbody for surface rust remains a priority to ensure that the low mileage has not masked environmental damage to the chassis.