2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · MJ60 FTC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 171,485 miles identified severe deterioration of both front drive shaft CV boots and slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage. While the car passed the test, the presence of multiple rubber components and joints failing suggests the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life due to high-mileage wear. At 171,485 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK averages for a small hatchback. The data shows a significant surge in usage between August 2023 and July 2025, where the vehicle covered over 32,000 miles in just two years. This rapid mileage accumulation likely accelerated the wear on consumables and mechanical components, as evidenced by the October 2024 advisories regarding a distorted nearside front road wheel and tyres worn to the legal limit. A buyer must inspect the front-end geometry closely, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints and anti-roll bar links dating back to 2022. The distorted wheel noted in 2024 indicates a previous hard impact or severe misalignment issue which may have caused uneven tyre wear and stressed the steering rack. Furthermore, the recently replaced CV boots should be checked for any immediate cracking or grease leakage, as the severe deterioration reported in 2025 indicates these components are prone to failure on this vehicle. The 2022 failure regarding the SRS warning lamp should also be verified to ensure the airbag system was properly rectified and no hidden fault codes remain.