2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · MJ12 CDO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 18 August 2025 at 81,955 miles passed, it followed a significant failure that highlighted multiple mechanical and lighting defects. The overall trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they cause an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring appearance of consumable wear items like tyres and brake components across several testing years. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,955 miles represents relatively low annual usage of approximately 5,854 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent use, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, and another 6,880 miles in the year prior to that. However, the low mileage has not prevented age-related degradation, specifically regarding the perishing tyres and exposed cords noted in 2024, which often occur when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry. The August 2025 failure flagged excessive wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes, alongside a damaged track rod end ball dust cover. Although these were reportedly rectified for the pass, the nature of the wear suggests the rubber components may be reaching the end of their service life. The braking system also requires scrutiny, as the record shows thin front pads in 2025 and worn discs as early as 2024. The engine bay shows a persistent but non-excessive oil leak that has been noted since August 2024. This should be monitored for increasing rates to ensure it does not worsen. Additionally, the exhaust mounting was flagged as defective in 2023, so the entire system should be checked for structural integrity or internal corrosion. Given the frequent history of lighting failures involving stop lamps and registration plate bulbs, a full test of all external lights and wiring is necessary to ensure the electrical system is not suffering from intermittent corrosion.