2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · KV18 AEO

The 2026‑03‑18 MOT record shows the Citroën C3 failed its most recent test, rendering it not roadworthy until the listed defects are corrected; the maintenance trend is worsening, as earlier passes gave way to recurring registration‑plate lamp failures, headlamp aim deviations and tyre wear that have persisted across multiple years. At 69,312 miles and eight years of age the vehicle averages 8,664 miles per year, a figure consistent with typical usage; mileage accumulation is steady, with the jump from 53,051 miles in March 2024 to 61,185 miles in March 2025 representing an 8,134‑mile increase over twelve months, and no significant gaps appear in the annual logs. Recurring faults include near‑legal tyre wear recorded in every test since 2025, an inoperative off‑side registration plate lamp, headlamp aim that is too low or too high, a minor exhaust leak, and a 2021 failure for tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm, indicating that basic upkeep has been neglected and that suspension, brake and structural components may be approaching the end of their service life. A buyer should therefore inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, test rear brake operation for binding or excessive wear, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion or looseness, verify headlamp alignment and registration‑plate lamp function, and look for exhaust corrosion or leaks and any rust affecting structural integrity, especially around the rear wheel arches.