2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LL17 AEA

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 43,174 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations in November 2024 at 39,691 miles and October 2023 at 35,839 miles also passed cleanly, showing no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the available record. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a nine-year-old vehicle, accumulating only 43,174 miles or roughly 4,800 miles per year. From the 3 November 2022 test at 32,434 miles to the October 2023 examination at 35,839 miles the car covered just 3,405 miles, and a further 3,852 miles by November 2024. The data is sparse but clean, with no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps beyond the low annual figure suggesting extended standing periods between drives. One anomaly requires scrutiny: the 31 October 2023 entry shows both a fail and a pass at identical mileage of 35,839 miles with no defects logged against either. This duplicate suggests an administrative retest on the same day rather than a genuine mechanical fault, yet a buyer should verify the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed advisory existed. Given the low mileage and clean sheets, the previous keeper clearly kept basic consumable wear in check. In person, the buyer should still inspect tyre sidewall condition and brake caliper freedom, as low-use vehicles often develop flat spots and binding from disuse rather than friction wear. Check underneath for surface corrosion on subframes and exhaust hangers, and confirm suspension bushes remain supple despite the limited road time. The record implies careful ownership, but static storage can mask age-related degradation not caught in a rolling test.