2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · LG60 AYO

The 2010 Citroen C3 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 October 2025 at 97,365 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a sixteen-year-old supermini. The record shows a clear trajectory of resolving issues rather than a pattern of neglect, with the most recent test demonstrating that all previously flagged defects were addressed and no new advisories or failures were raised. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with light, typical use for its age, averaging roughly 6,085 miles per year. The 2025 test was conducted at the current recorded mileage of 97,365, meaning the vehicle has effectively stood still for over eight months as of June 2026. That prolonged period of inactivity warrants attention. A stationary vehicle can develop flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, moisture ingress in brake fluid, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exposed components. The 2022 to 2023 interval shows a jump from 79,584 to 90,108 miles, indicating a return to more regular use after a quieter period, which is a reasonable pattern for a small urban car. The 2023 failure at 90,108 miles is the most technically significant entry in the record. The tester flagged excessively worn front and rear tyres, a structurally failed nearside rear tyre with sidewall separation, and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. These are not minor cosmetic issues. A perished tyre sidewall represents a serious structural integrity concern, and a worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joint directly affects suspension geometry and handling stability. The fact that the car passed cleanly in both 2024 and 2025 suggests these items were replaced, but a buyer should still physically inspect the front suspension components, including drop links, track rod ends, and suspension bushes, to confirm the work was done to a competent standard and that no premature wear has recurred. The 2024 pass included only a minor rear registration plate lamp defect, which is a consumable electrical item and not indicative of deeper mechanical neglect. The tyre size of 195/55R16 is consistent across the flagged entries, confirming the vehicle has not been subject to non-standard wheel or tyre fitments. Given the extended period since the last test, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of tyre condition including age-related sidewall perishing, brake disc surface corrosion from standing, and fluid condition including brake fluid moisture content and coolant strength. The mechanical record itself is reassuring, but the months of inactivity since October 2025 introduce variables that no MOT can capture.