2019 Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2L Petrol · GU69 FAM

A pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories punctuates an otherwise clean roadworthiness history for this 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross, with the most recent test on 8 May 2026 recording a pass alongside only a minor note that the internal headlight adjuster has been altered requiring a recheck of beam alignment. Across five recorded MOT tests since 2022, the vehicle has not suffered any failures, and only two of those tests logged advisories. The 2022 test flagged rear brake discs as pitted or scored though not seriously weakened, and the 2025 test picked up a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. The intervening tests in 2023 and 2024 returned entirely clean results with no advisories at all. The headlight adjustment note is administrative rather than mechanical, but the recurring pattern of brake and tyre observations points to components that have been working through their service life and warrant close physical inspection before purchase. With seven years on the road and 39,146 recorded miles, this C3 Aircross has averaged roughly 5,592 miles annually, which is a notably low annual accumulation for a vehicle of this age. The mileage recorded across tests progresses consistently without sudden jumps or prolonged gaps, indicating the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox, but it can place different stresses on the chassis, with brake discs and callipers prone to surface corrosion from infrequent operation, and tyres susceptible to sidewall deterioration or uneven wear from standing. The fact that both rear brake condition and rear tyre wear have surfaced as advisories in this record is consistent with a vehicle that sees modest but consistent urban or mixed driving. For a prospective buyer, the rear brake system deserves particular attention on inspection. The 2022 advisory noted pitting and scoring on the rear discs, and although the condition was not deemed seriously weakened at that time, discs of this age and mileage will have continued to wear. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or rhythmic thumping from the rear under light braking, and feel for any vibration through the pedal or a pulling sensation that might suggest uneven disc wear or a binding calliper. Inspect the visible faces of the rear discs for a pronounced lip at the outer edge, deep scoring, or signs of rust pitting that has progressed beyond surface corrosion. The rear calliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism should be checked for free operation, as infrequent use on a low-mileage vehicle can lead to seizing. The nearside rear tyre wear flagged in 2025 should also be examined carefully, particularly whether the wear was on the inner or outer shoulder, as this can point to suspension geometry issues rather than simple ageing. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on this platform can indicate worn rear suspension bushes, trailing arm bushes, or slight camber misalignment. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any tendency for the vehicle to wander or require steering correction on the motorway, which could suggest worn bushes or tie rod ends. Given the altered headlight adjuster note, verify that both dipped beams are set correctly and produce a flat, sharp cut-off line asymmetric to the left, as an incorrectly aligned beam can result in an MOT failure at the next test even without any other mechanical concerns.