2015 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MK65 MWN

A clean DVSA record across five tests with one failure shows a generally reassuring roadworthiness profile for this 2015 Citroen C3, though the bare administrative failure on 16 October 2024 deserves scrutiny. The vehicle passed its most recent assessment on 24 October 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded, following a return visit pass on the same date as the earlier failure in October 2024. The intervening tests in October 2023 and November 2022 also returned clean passes with no recorded advisories. The lone failure, while carrying no specific defect notes in the history, indicates a retest was required to confirm rectification of whatever issue was identified. The absence of recurring advisories across the sequence is notable for a vehicle of this age and mileage, suggesting that major wear items such as suspension components, brake pipes, subframes and exhaust elements have not yet crossed DVSA advisory thresholds within the recorded test cycle. Recorded mileage of 118,613 miles over an 11 year lifespan equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,783 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a car of this vintage and avoids the mechanical concerns associated with either extreme. There are no significant gaps between testing dates to suggest prolonged periods off the road, nor any evidence of rapid mileage spikes between consecutive tests that might indicate inconsistent use. The even, moderate accumulation pattern is consistent with steady commuter or family use, placing predictable wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, clutches and timing components at rates aligned with the mileage rather than aggravated by extended standing periods or erratic driving patterns. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to target from the MOT history, but the age and mileage dictate that a thorough physical inspection and test drive remain essential. On the road, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on a C3 of this age commonly points to worn wishbone bushes, droplinks or anti-roll bar mountings. The steering should feel precise without excessive play, vibration, or pulling to either side under braking, as the latter could indicate warped front discs or a binding caliper. Pay close attention to the effectiveness and consistency of the brakes, ensuring the pedal feels firm and the vehicle stops squarely without juddering, and check for any grinding or squealing that might suggest pads or shoes are nearing replacement despite not yet being flagged. Closer under-bonnet inspection should look for any signs of oil misting around the rocker cover gasket or filter housing, both known weak points on PSA small-capacity engines at higher mileages, and verify coolant level and condition given the age of the cooling system. Examine the exhaust for any rust perforation or blowing joints, particularly around the flexi section and rear box, and inspect the inner and outer sills, wheel arches and subframe mounting points for surface corrosion that may not yet have reached advisory level but warrants monitoring given the vehicle's exposure to British winters over more than a decade. Confirm that all tyres are of matching age and tread depth, and that the spare or repair kit is present and serviceable. Finally, given the unrecorded nature of the October 2024 failure, it would be prudent to obtain written confirmation of what defect was identified and rectified, ensuring that no underlying mechanical concern has been masked by the subsequent clean pass.