2008 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FV57 KHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 107,654 miles, it had failed just five days prior due to a critical safety failure. Specifically, the offside front upper MacPherson strut attachment mounting represented a significant risk to directional stability, and the presence of play in the steering rack inner joints at this mileage suggests that the owner only addresses steering components once they reach a point of failure. At 18 years old, the mileage of 107,654 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 6,000 miles. However, the data shows consistent but slow accumulation, with only 5,633 miles covered between March 2023 and March 2026. This low usage likely correlates with the persistent age-related issues noted in the record, such as corroded brake pipes and pitted brake discs which often occur when a vehicle sits for long periods or is driven infrequently enough to keep the components clean. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record shows a recurring failure for worn and pitted brake discs across every single test since 2023, indicating a lack of basic preventative maintenance. Furthermore, the tester has repeatedly flagged distortion on three different road wheels, suggesting the vehicle may have suffered significant impacts or heavy curb damage. The presence of a corroded brake pipe is a long-term structural concern that has been noted as an advisory for four years without replacement, posing a high risk of sudden hydraulic failure.