2021 Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · GU71 KVA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the car passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 24,683 miles, this followed just three days after a significant failure involving multiple brake components. The trend shows that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once they reached the point of legal failure, suggesting that routine wear-and-tear items were not being monitored closely between annual inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a distinct gap between the July 2024 test at 11,787 miles and the June 2025 test, where the car covered nearly 13,000 miles in a single year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, long periods of standing can lead to surface corrosion on iron-based components, which aligns with the pitted and scored condition identified in the 2025 record. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system to ensure the repairs made after the June failure were thorough. The June 2025 failure flagged thin front pads and significantly worn discs on both the nearside and offside front, alongside a pitted offside rear disc. You should verify that the discs were replaced with new units and that the calipers show no signs of seizing or sticking. Given the low annual mileage, also check for perishation or cracking in rubber components such as suspension bushes, as these can degrade through age even when the vehicle sits for extended periods.