2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · GD05 KNY

The 2005 Citroën C3 last passed MOT on 6 October 2021 at 117,596 miles and failed with extensive defects. The record shows a clear deterioration in condition, moving from minor advisories in earlier years to multiple system failures at the most recent test. The maintenance trend is therefore worsening rather than stabilising or improving. Mileage accumulation averages roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is low for a 21‑year‑old vehicle, suggesting limited daily use or prolonged storage. The interval between the May 2020 test (112,734 miles) and the October 2021 test added 4,862 miles in just five months, a relatively rapid increase compared with the steadier gains seen between 2015 and 2019. Earlier records show a pattern of sporadic failures—tyre tread depth issues in 2015 and lamp colour faults in 2014—while the 2020 test was clean, indicating periods of neglect followed by brief compliance. A buyer should inspect the front and rear lighting circuits, confirming that the position lamps, fog lamp and rear lamp lenses operate correctly. The front tyres must be examined for ply or cord exposure and tread depth; the rear tyres should be checked for edge wear and structural integrity. The exhaust system requires scrutiny for carbon buildup, as the MOT recorded elevated CO and HC levels at idle and fast idle. The ABS warning lamp indicates a fault, so the anti‑lock system and related sensors need a functional test. Brake discs showed wear and pitting in 2018, so the braking surfaces should be measured for thickness and inspected for scoring. The offside front track rod end exhibited slight play in 2018, so suspension joints should be examined for excess movement. Finally, a visual scan for corrosion on the chassis, underbody and wheel arches is advisable given the vehicle’s age.