2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FL10 TYB

The 2026‑03‑16 MOT at 84,500 miles recorded a pass with no defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards. Since the dual failures in March 2021, the record shows successive passes in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, each with only minor advisories, suggesting a stable or improving maintenance trajectory, though recurring suspension wear points to continued attention. The mileage has risen from 23,379 miles in March 2014 to 84,500 miles by March 2026, averaging about 5,300 miles per year, which is modest for a 16‑year‑old car. The interval between the 2025 and 2026 tests covered 9,029 miles, the largest annual increase in the record, while earlier gaps were smaller, indicating a recent uptick in usage. A buyer should therefore examine the front and rear suspension arms, ball joints and bushes for excessive play or worn components, as these items have repeatedly appeared as slight play or worn but not excessive movement. The brake discs, noted as pitted or scored in 2021, 2023 and 2024, merit close inspection for thickness and surface condition, and the exhaust mounting bracket, flagged defective in the 2025 test, should be verified as securely attached. Finally, the subframe mounting area shows corrosion that was recorded as not excessive, so checking for active rust and ensuring the undertrays are removed to view the chassis underside is advisable; confirming that the 2021 emission failure has been remedied and that no current binding or leaking issues exist will complete the assessment.