2015 Citroen C3 1.0L Petrol · LG15 XHC

The vehicle shows a history of recurring mechanical issues primarily concentrated in the front suspension and braking system. In the latest test in October 2025 at 78,717 miles, the car passed despite having front and one offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit with uneven wear. This indicates a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance, as similar tyre issues were noted in the December 2024 test at 76,330 miles. The nearside front service brake has been flagged as fluctuating since December 2023, suggesting potentially warped brake discs or a sticking caliper that has not been adequately addressed. At 78,717 miles over 11 years, the Citroen has been used at a consistent rate of approximately 7,150 miles per year. However, the MOT record reveals significant struggles with the suspension components. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the vehicle failed and was passed with advisories due to corroded offside and nearside coil springs and separating front wishbone bushes. While these appear to have been rectified following the December 2024 failure, the presence of anti-roll bar bushes dating back to 2022 suggests the vehicle is prone to rubber-component degradation due to age. Structural integrity and exhaust systems have been stable in recent years, following a failure in December 2022 due to a major front exhaust leak and high lambda readings. The offside rear wheel bearing, which was noted for having play and roughness in the December 2024 failure, was not re-flagged in the October 2025 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension for further wear and verify that the fluctuating front brake has been replaced, as the record suggests a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance.