2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · OY62 ASO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 123,039 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive. The record shows a recurring pattern of immediate failures in both 2024 and 2025 followed by instant passes on the same day. This suggests that the previous owner addresses mechanical faults only when they are flagged by a tester, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule that would catch minor issues before the official test date. The mileage profile is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,788 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 117,656 miles and the August 2024 test at 120,507 miles, the car covered 2,851 miles. A further 2,532 miles were recorded in the following year up to the August 2025 test. This low annual mileage indicates light use can lead to the degradation of rubber components, suspension bushes, and brake seals due to age rather than mechanical wear. Despite the clean sheets in the most recent tests, the buyer must investigate the physical condition of common Citroen failure points of this age. A thorough inspection for structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframe is essential as these areas often hide surface rust. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension components which are common in vehicles that sit for long periods. The recurring immediate failures suggest the vehicle operates on the edge of its legal compliance limits, necessitating a close look at the exhaust system and tyre mounting for structural integrity.