2014 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · LL64 RRX

The most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑01 at 45,917 miles recorded a failure, with the tester flagging a non‑functional front windscreen washer, inoperative rear position and stop lamps, a faulty offside rear registration‑plate lamp, slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and central locking malfunction on both nearside doors. This outcome follows a clean run through 2023 and marks a clear worsening trend, as earlier tests in 2024 showed only minor lighting and brake‑disc wear issues that have now expanded to include suspension and multiple lighting circuits. Mileage accumulation has remained low for the vehicle’s age, averaging roughly 3,800 miles per year. Between 2023‑11‑15 (40,916 mi) and 2024‑11‑22 (43,455 mi) the odometer rose 2,539 mi, then only one mile was added before the 2025‑12‑01 test, which added another 2,461 mi over the following twelve months. The pattern shows steady, modest usage rather than rapid wear, and the gaps between tests are consistent with the low‑mileage profile. A buyer should inspect the rear lighting cluster for proper operation of the position, stop and registration‑plate lamps, verify the front windscreen washer function, and check the offside front lower suspension arm for audible or visual play at the ball joint. The rear brake discs should be examined for pitting or scoring noted in the 2024 failure, and the central locking mechanism on both nearside doors must be tested for correct engagement. The registration plate condition should be assessed for corrosion, and the headlight adjuster examined for correct alignment. Finally, any child‑seat installations should be inspected to ensure adult seat‑belt routing is unobstructed, as repeated advisories indicate the seats may limit full belt inspection.