2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · GD66 HXZ

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile with an improving maintenance trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test on 4 July 2025 at 42,080 miles showed a pass with only an advisory for an offside front outer tyre worn near the legal limit. This represents a significant improvement over the failure in March 2023, where multiple critical defects were identified including an exhaust leak and steering column instability. Since that failure, the vehicle has undergone two clean passes. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a nine-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 2,393 miles, indicating short-distance use or long periods of inactivity. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and braking components, it often accelerates the degradation of rubber-based parts. The 2023 record of perishing and cracking on both rear tyres supports this assessment, as the rubber likely suffered due to time and exposure rather than tread-related wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the steering column to ensure the excessive movement flagged in March 2023 has been permanently rectified. The exhaust flexi-pipe also requires a visual check for secondary leaks or corrosion following the previous major structural failure. Given the recent advisory for uneven wear on the front outer tyre, a professional wheel alignment is necessary to ensure that suspension geometry issues are not causing premature scrubbing. Additionally, check all remaining tyres for sidewall cracking, as the low mileage suggests the rubber may age out before the tread depth disappears.