2023 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · LE72 FUP

The most recent MOT test, conducted on 15 December 2025, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Based on this recent data, the vehicle's maintenance trend appears stable, indicating that the car met all regulatory safety and environmental standards at the time of inspection. The lack of any recorded issues suggests that the structural integrity, lighting, and primary safety systems were in good working order during the test. The recorded mileage of 15,097 miles for a three-year-old vehicle indicates a low annual usage of approximately 5,032 miles. This is well below the typical UK average, suggesting the vehicle has seen light use or has been subject to longer periods of standing. While this low mileage reduces the wear on consumable items such as brake pads, clutch components, and engine internals, it necessitates a different inspection approach. Low-use vehicles can sometimes suffer from issues related to inactivity, such as fluid degradation or the drying out of rubber seals, rather than the mechanical fatigue seen in high-mileage vehicles. Given the clean MOT history and low mileage, your physical inspection should focus on age-related deterioration. Carefully inspect the tyres for any signs of perishing, such as sidewall cracking or a hardened tread, which can occur when a vehicle is not driven regularly. Check the brake discs for excessive corrosion or pitting, which is common in cars that sit idle, and listen for any signs of binding calipers or uneven braking during your test drive. It is also vital to confirm that the vehicle has been serviced according to the manufacturer's time-based intervals rather than just mileage, as engine oil and other vital fluids can lose their protective properties over time even if the car has covered very little distance. You should also assess the condition of the 12V battery, as infrequent driving can lead to shallow charge cycles and reduced battery longevity. During the test drive, listen for any subtle clunks or knocks from the suspension bushes or coil springs, as rubber components can sometimes perish or lose their effectiveness when not regularly cycled through their range of motion. Finally, verify the service book stamps to ensure that all scheduled maintenance has been performed, particularly regarding the specific oil requirements for the PureTech engine, to ensure long-term reliability and to mitigate any risks associated with the timing belt system.