2019 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LF19 XTS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 45,141 miles resulted in a pass but introduced advisories for perishing on both the nearside and offside rear tyres. This suggests that while the vehicle is mechanically operational, rubber components are now failing due to age rather than mileage. The trend appears stable following the resolution of mechanical failures noted in the previous year. The mileage progression is consistent with a low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 6,450 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 14,327 miles between the October 2023 test at 18,830 miles and the October 2024 test at 33,157 miles. This interval coincides with a failure in October 2024 due to critically worn front brake pads and a non-functional side repeater. Such a failure indicates that the owner neglected basic consumable inspections until they reached a point of legal noncompliance. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the October 2023 test flagged play in the offside front ball joint and a severely deteriorated dust cover. While these were likely repaired, the low mileage often leads to rubber-based components drying out and cracking over time. The 2025 advisories regarding cracking and perishing tyres necessitate immediate replacement, as these indicate structural degradation of the tyre despite potentially sufficient tread depth. Verify the brake disc thickness and condition to ensure the 2024 pad failure did not result in uneven wear or scored rotors.