2010 Citroen C3 First 1.1L Petrol · LD10 LWT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a successful MOT on 21 April 2026 at 75,615 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The car failed the test on 8 April 2026 at 75,554 miles, only to pass just two weeks later. A similar sequence occurred in February 2025 when the vehicle failed at 74,373 miles and passed nine days later. This behaviour suggests that the previous owner only addressed defects when prompted by failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 75,615 miles, this sixteen-year-old Citroen C3 has clocked exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity or light use. Between December 2023 and February 2025, the car covered only 2,770 miles over fourteen months. A more recent gap in usage is seen between March 2025 and April 2026, where the vehicle travelled just 1,220 miles in over a year. This low-frequency usage increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, perished fluids, and seized mechanical parts. A buyer must physically inspect the vehicle for signs of long-term standing, which often manifests as dry rot in tyres, seized brake calipers, or leaking seals. Given the age of the car despite the low mileage, the structural integrity should be closely checked for corrosion particularly on the sills and suspension mounting points as the MOT record does not show any previous advisories. The inspector should also verify the suspension bushes and coil springs to ensure that the low mileage has not masked material fatigue over time.