2010 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · FP59 AAE

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on March 5 2026. The maintenance history shows a stable trend where the car consistently meets minimum legal standards following immediate rectifications. The pattern of failure in both 2025 and 2026, where the vehicle failed one day before passing at the same mileage mark, suggests the owner is proactive in addressing minor non-conformities flagged by the tester to ensure the car remains road legal. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,684 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 57,163 miles and March 2026 at 58,944 miles, the car covered only 1,781 miles over two years. This low rate of use typically indicates minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mile vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber-based components and potential corrosion on brake discs and springs due to long periods of inactivity rather than mechanical stress. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focusing on the suspension and brake system to check for age-related perish or seized calipers. Despite the clean MOT records, the low mileage increases the likelihood of perished suspension bushes and dry tyre sidewalls despite adequate tread depth. Inspect the underbody for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and exhaust-mounting points, as the standard MOT test may not always highlight surface rust that has not yet compromised structural integrity.