2021 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · LD21 WFE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred attention regarding minor wear components. The most recent test on August 5 2025 at 52,875 miles resulted in a pass despite a defective front exhaust mounting and worn front brake discs. While the car passed the inspection, the recurring nature of brake component issues suggests the owner only addresses faults as they approach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with a typical five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. Between the August 2024 test at 20,499 miles and the August 2025 test at 52,875 miles, the car covered 32,376 miles. This high interval suggests regular motorway use rather than long periods of standing, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables like the tyres and brake hardware noted in the official DVSA records. A buyer should specifically scrutinise the front braking system, as the record shows pitted and scored discs in 2024 followed by significant wear in 2025. The inspector should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that might have contributed to the surface scoring. Additionally, the defective exhaust mounting flagged in the 2025 test requires physical inspection to ensure no vibration damage has reached the exhaust manifold or heat shields. Given the nearside front tyre showed edge-wear in 2024, a professional alignment check is also advisable to rule out suspension geometry issues that cause premature tyre degradation.