2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MM67 HLE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 76,066 miles, but this result contradicts the recorded mileage from the previous test just weeks earlier, suggesting a likely data entry error or odometer discrepancy. The advisory items from this test — a faulty registration lamp, a misaligned anti-roll bar nearing contact with the track rod, and a flexi pipe beginning to fail — are consistent with prior findings, indicating no improvement in maintenance. The prior test on 25 March 2025 showed a fail on the same registration lamp and added critical suspension bush wear on both front arms, which were not addressed before the April 2026 test. This pattern confirms a worsening trend in suspension integrity and neglected minor faults that have now progressed to structural advisories. The recorded mileage shows a severe and unexplained drop from 117,176 miles in March 2025 to 76,066 miles in April 2026 — a reduction of over 41,000 miles in just 13 months. This is mechanically implausible and strongly suggests either an odometer rollback or a clerical error in the DVSA database. If the higher mileage is accurate, the car has been driven at an above-average rate of around 12,000 miles per year since 2018, which would make the suspension bush failures and brake disc wear expected. If the lower mileage is correct, the vehicle has been stationary for long periods, risking seized components, degraded fluids, and accelerated rubber deterioration from lack of use. A buyer must inspect the front suspension arms and bushes in person — the repeated advisories on both sides indicate advanced wear that may compromise steering control and alignment. The anti-roll bar’s contact with the undertray is a sign of sagging or broken mounts, which can lead to sudden handling instability. The front exhaust flexi pipe is failing and should be replaced immediately to avoid increased noise, emissions, or heat damage to surrounding components. The brake system has shown imbalance and disc wear since at least March 2024, and the pads may be near their limit. The windscreen washer and registration lamp issues are minor but reflect a broader pattern of deferred maintenance. Any verification of the true mileage is essential — a rollback would mean the car has far more wear than indicated, while a data error suggests poor record keeping, both of which raise serious concerns about overall vehicle care.