2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · KV59 FFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a volatile trend of mechanical neglect and reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 52,849 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure identified critical issues including an ABS fault, a failing offside front wheel bearing, and poor parking brake efficiency. The fact that the car passed immediately after resolving these major defects suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by legal requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent use between July 2022 at 43,598 miles and September 2025 at 52,849 miles, indicating short-distance trip patterns. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals due to dry periods. The recurring mentions of worn wishbone bushes and tyres across multiple years suggest that the vehicle is suffering from age wear despite the low figures on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside front lower wishbone bushes were flagged as worn in both 2023 and 2024. The braking system requires close scrutiny; the tester noted fluctuating rear service brakes in September 2025, which often indicates sticking calipers or warped discs. The buyer should also manually check the offside front wheel bearing for play or noise to ensure the recent replacement was executed correctly. Given the previous induction leak fault that affected emissions, the intake manifold and exhaust seals should be inspected for signs of leaks that could compromise engine efficiency.