2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · HY13 MKA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in mechanical oversight following a clean period. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 44,629 miles, it carried multiple advisories that were not present in previous years. The transition from a defect-free 2023 record to recurring mechanical warnings indicates that components are now reaching the end of their functional life cycle due to age. At 13 years old, this 2013 Citroen C3 has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between 2022 and 2023 where the car likely sat stationary. However, the vehicle then covered nearly 10,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, as evidenced by the MOT failure at 38,852 miles. This low annual usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces rather than wear from high-frequency mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as both the nearside and offside lower control arm bushes were flagged as worn in both 2024 and 2025. These faults have not been addressed and will eventually lead to steering play and suspension clunking. The braking system also shows persistent deterioration, with front and rear discs consistently pitted and scored across the last two tests. This corrosion is typical of vehicles that remain stationary for long periods, but the discs now require replacement to ensure effective stopping performance and prevent structural thinning of the rotors.