2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LB70 OMT

A clean 2026 test on 28 July, returning no recorded defects, caps a four-year MOT record of straightforward passes for this C3, with the only blemishes being a pair of advisories issued at the November 2025 examination. Across four consecutive tests the car has never failed, never recorded a major structural defect, and has not produced any advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or lights. The 2025 advisories are limited to a lipped front brake disc and an offside front tyre worn on its outer shoulder to a remaining 3 mm of tread, both of which are entirely consistent with normal wear items on a vehicle of this age and accumulated mileage. The overall trend is one of stable roadworthiness, with no pattern of recurring advisories on the same components and no deterioration between test cycles. The recorded mileage of 23,533 miles against a 2020 registration equates to roughly 3,900 miles per year over the vehicle's six-year life, which sits firmly in low-mileage territory and is well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles annual accumulation for a supermini in regular commuter use. The MOT records show a remarkably consistent testing cadence with no multi-year gaps, indicating the car has remained on the road and in use throughout, rather than being laid up and subsequently recommissioned. The mileage progression across the four tests is modest and steady, suggesting the odometer has not jumped and that the vehicle has likely been used for shorter journeys rather than long motorway commutes. Mechanically, low annual mileage of this nature means the brake discs, pads and tyres will tend to wear slowly through normal service life, but the trade-off is that the 12V battery, coolant, brake fluid and other time-dependent service items may have aged regardless of the low distance covered. Given that the only flagged items in the entire DVSA history are a front brake disc and an offside front tyre, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection on those specific areas rather than chasing speculative concerns. On a test drive, the front brakes should be evaluated for any vibration or judder through the steering wheel under firm pedal pressure, as a lipped front disc will telegraph itself as a pulsing sensation; any binding, pulling to one side under braking, or a hot-smelling front wheel after a sustained stop would point to a seized caliper slide or piston. The offside front tyre should be physically inspected for uneven shoulder wear, and the same check applied to the nearside front, as uneven camber or toe settings can produce the same wear pattern on both outer edges. Beyond those items, listen for any clonks, knocks or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven B-road surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar links and wishbone bushes, and confirm the clutch feels progressive with no slip on inclines. Given the absence of any corrosion advisories and the clean structure on the most recent test, there is no urgent need to put the car on a ramp specifically to inspect subframe or sill condition, though a routine underside check remains sensible on any six-year-old vehicle. The brake fluid and engine coolant should be confirmed as recently changed regardless of the low mileage, as both degrade with time rather than use, and the condition and age of the 12V battery is worth verifying before purchase. With the recent tyre advisory, fitting a new pair of front tyres to match should be budgeted, and a light skim or replacement of the lipped front disc may be prudent at the next pad change to restore smooth braking feel. Overall, the MOT history presents a mechanically sound, lightly used example whose only forward-looking concerns are the standard time-related service items rather than any structural or recurring wear issues.