2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · FL13 PUE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of neglect regarding minor consumable components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 53,120 miles passed, it introduced a new advisory for pitted and scored rear brake discs. Although the car has avoided major mechanical failures, the recurring presence of tyre-related issues suggests that the previous owners only addressed faults once they reached a legal failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 13 years old age, the recorded mileage of 53,120 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle likely spent short journeys or sat stationary for extended periods. The data shows a steady but slow accumulation of mileage, for example, only 3,880 miles covered between the August 2024 and September 2025 tests. However, low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is evident in this vehicle's history. A buyer must personally inspect the rear tyres thoroughly, as the record flags cracking and perishing on every consecutive annual test from 2021 through 2025. These defects indicate the rubber compound is dry-rotting from age regardless of the remaining tread depth. The 2025 advisory regarding pitted rear brake discs also suggests that the brakes have suffered from surface corrosion, common in vehicles that are not used frequently. A physical inspection should also check the condition of the suspension bushes for perished cracks, as these components are prone to failure on high-mileage Citroen vehicles despite low mileage figures.