2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PF10 XDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent maintenance history indicates a period of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 124,314 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure revealed multiple critical safety defects, including a fractured nearside front coil spring, a worn inner steering linkage ball joint, an excessively worn suspension arm ball joint, and a tyre with exposed cords, suggesting that mechanical components were only addressed once they reached a failure state. At 124,314 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,770 miles per year since its 2010 registration, which is consistent with typical annual usage. There is a notable gap of roughly 10,600 miles between the July 2023 test (88,927 miles) and July 2024 test (99,533 miles), showing consistent use. However, the accumulation of mileage is coinciding with increasing failures in wear-and-tear components, particularly within the braking system and lighting assemblies. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry, as the 2025 failure highlighted multiple ball joint issues and a broken spring. The history also shows a recurring pattern of pitted and worn brake discs noted in 2023 and 2024, combined with a 2025 advisory for a nearside front tyre being near the legal limit; it is essential to verify if these have been replaced or if they continue to deteriorate. Additionally, the central front oil leak and fuel injector seal leak noted in 2024 should be monitored for active weeping to ensure they have not worsened into more significant oil losses.