2010 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · FV60 TXY

This 2010 Citroen C3 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 September 2025 at 57,641 miles, passed but flagged three advisories: front brake pads wearing thin, slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and a supplementary restraint system warning lamp that failed to illuminate. The SRS lamp fault is a notable concern, as it indicates a potential fault within the airbag system or its associated wiring and sensors. While the vehicle has a history of passing its tests, the trend is not entirely stable. A fractured nearside rear coil spring caused a failure on 7 November 2022 at 44,409 miles, and although it was rectified for a pass later that same day, the recurrence of front brake disc wear and pitting noted in September 2024 suggests ongoing attention is needed on the braking system. The maintenance pattern indicates a vehicle that has had reactive repairs rather than a consistent preventative regime. The recorded mileage of 57,641 miles over approximately 16 years equates to roughly 3,603 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record shows a clear acceleration in usage over recent years. Between the clean test in October 2023 at 47,578 miles and the September 2025 test at 57,641 miles, the vehicle covered 10,063 miles in just under two years. This is a significant jump compared to the earlier periods, such as the 3,169 miles covered between November 2022 and October 2023. This recent increase in mileage accumulation should be a key consideration for a buyer, as it implies a change in the vehicle's usage pattern and potentially increased wear on components that had previously seen very light service. A buyer inspecting this Citroen C3 should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. The September 2025 advisory for play in the offside front track rod end ball joint points to wear in the steering linkage, which can cause imprecise handling and uneven tyre wear. The braking system requires a thorough check. The repeated advisories for worn and pitted front brake discs in 2024, followed by thin front pads in 2025, suggest the braking components are wearing faster now that the vehicle is being driven more frequently. A physical inspection should assess the condition of the brake discs for scoring and lipping, and the pads for remaining material. The fractured coil spring from 2022 warrants a visual check of all four springs for cracks or corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age and the potential for rust to develop on the underside. Finally, the SRS warning lamp fault must be diagnosed with a suitable diagnostic tool to determine whether the issue is a simple wiring fault or a more serious problem with the airbag control module or the airbag itself.