2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · MA13 ABO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 24 January 2026 at 55,922 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates over the last three years, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 4,302 miles per year. Between 19 February 2024 and 24 January 2026, the odometer increased from 48,466 to 55,922 miles. This steady accumulation of approximately 7,456 miles over two years indicates the car is in regular use rather than sitting dormant, which reduces the risk of seized calipers or perished seals often found in low-mileage vehicles. The absence of any advisories or failures across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests is unusual for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. While the record is clean, a buyer should still manually inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking. Low-mileage cars often suffer from rubber degradation regardless of distance travelled. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and verify the tyre date codes. Because the MOT history shows no wear-and-tear flags, it is necessary to confirm whether consumables have been replaced based on age or simply left until they reached a legal limit. A physical check of the underbody for structural corrosion is advised to ensure the clean MOT record reflects actual vehicle integrity.