2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MJ66 VBZ

The 2017 Citroen C3 presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 January 2026 at 42,855 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle initially failed its July 2025 test at 41,687 miles, yet passed just three days later on 10 July 2025 at 41,726 miles with no defects noted. This pattern repeated in July 2024, where a failure at 36,477 miles preceded an immediate pass at 36,478 miles, also without recorded defects. These outcomes suggest minor, easily rectified issues at the time of testing rather than deep-seated mechanical failures. The recorded mileage of 42,855 miles equates to roughly 4,762 miles per year, a notably low figure for a nine-year-old vehicle. The MOT history reveals a distinct shift in usage patterns. Between the July 2024 test at 36,477 miles and the July 2025 test at 41,687 miles, the car covered 5,210 miles. However, the subsequent six months until the January 2026 test saw only 1,129 miles added. This sharp reduction suggests the vehicle has spent recent months standing idle or undertaking very short local journeys. Despite the absence of recurring mechanical faults in the MOT data, the low annual mileage and recent drop in usage warrant a physical inspection of specific components prone to deterioration from inactivity. A buyer should check the brake discs for surface corrosion and assess the calipers for any binding, a common issue when vehicles stand for extended periods. Suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls require close scrutiny for perishing or cracking, as low-mileage cars often suffer from rubber degradation rather than tread wear. The exhaust system and structural underpinnings also merit examination to ensure prolonged standing has not accelerated corrosion.