2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · NX11 VRC

The vehicle presents a significant decline in roadworthiness based on the most recent inspection. On 11 December 2025 at 110,312 miles, the car failed with a high volume of defects, indicating a breakdown in basic preventative maintenance. The most critical finding involves excessive structural corrosion on the outer sills that affects both braking and steering, which represents a major safety risk. Furthermore, the tester identified multiple mechanical failures including split front CV boots, corroded rear coil springs, and excessive play in rear wheel bearings, alongside serious fluid leaks from the front shock absorbers. At 110,312 miles over 15 years, the car has covered an average of approximately 7,354 miles per year, which is consistent with its age. However, the service history shows a worsening trend. While the vehicle passed in December 2024 at 94,932 miles, the subsequent failure in late 2025 reveals rapid accumulation of wear and faults that were previously unaddressed. The presence of a radiator leak, an oil filter housing leak, and a slave cylinder leak suggests that the vehicle has suffered from long-term mechanical neglect between test intervals. A buyer should exercise extreme caution regarding the structural integrity issues. The corrosion on the outer sills is often terminal for vehicles of this age unless expensive welding repairs have been performed. The suspension requires a complete overhaul as the shock absorbers, springs, and wheel bearings all failed the criteria for safety or operational standards. Given that the tyres were also near the legal limit during the last test and multiple lamps were failing, the vehicle clearly requires immediate investment to return it to a roadworthy condition.