2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FP59 AAN

The 22 October 2025 MOT at 139,339 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged several advisories including worn suspension arm pins and bushes on all corners, an offside rear brake disc that is worn, pitted or scored, and an offside rear service brake that is binding. These recurring issues indicate a stable maintenance trend rather than improvement, as similar defects have appeared in earlier tests. Mileage has risen from 102,450 miles in October 2021 to 139,339 miles in October 2025, averaging about 8,200 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s 17‑year age and typical usage. The interval between the 4 October 2022 test (113,626 miles) and the 3 October 2023 failure (125,077 miles) shows a jump of over 11,400 miles, suggesting a period of more intensive use, while the recent 11‑month gap between the 12 November 2024 test (132,612 miles) and the 22 October 2025 test adds roughly 6,700 miles, indicating consistent annual mileage without prolonged standing periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension arm pins and bushes, looking for excessive play or cracked rubber that could affect handling, and verify that the rear brake disc is not severely weakened and that the rear service brake operates smoothly without binding. The buyer must also examine tyre tread and side‑wall condition, especially the offside rear tyre showing perishing, and look for any structural rust around the rear box mounting points and exhaust brackets that earlier records flagged as defective. Finally, the presence of a child seat that limits inspection of the adult belt and missing wheel fixings suggests that previous owners may have overlooked routine checks, so a thorough visual examination of the chassis, suspension components, brake assemblies and tyre wear patterns is essential before purchase.