2015 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · J7 RRE

The 2015 Citroen C3 presents a stable but wear-prone maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 30 June 2025 at 77,092 miles with minor advisories. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving. Front brake disc wear was flagged as not excessive in 2025, while the nearside rear shock absorber continues to show a light oil misting that first appeared in 2022 and has persisted through every subsequent test. This suggests the unit is seeping but not yet failing catastrophically, though it remains a long-term durability concern. The vehicle has covered 77,092 miles over roughly eleven years, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for its age. Annual increments are fairly consistent, rising from 47,485 miles in June 2021 to 77,092 miles by June 2025, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. The record shows continuous annual testing, indicating regular use rather than prolonged standing, and the mileage progression supports a pattern of steady, moderate wear across consumables and suspension components. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody condition. The repeated advisory for light oil misting on the rear shock absorbers, present in four consecutive tests from 2022 to 2025, points to gradual seal degradation that may eventually require replacement. The rear exhaust mounting has also been flagged as defective but secure since 2022, meaning the system has remained stable but unrepaired for several years; check for exhaust movement, corrosion around mounting points, and any signs of gas leakage at the joints. Distorted road wheels appeared on both nearside and offside across multiple years, so inspect all four rims for kerb damage and check tyre sidewalls for bulging or uneven wear. The front brake discs were noted as worn in 2025, so measure disc thickness and look for lipping or scoring. Given the car's age and mileage, also examine subframe mounting points, suspension bushes, and brake lines for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been used on salted roads.