2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · PJ09 AAX

The vehicle currently presents an unroadworthy status following a failed MOT test on 10 April 2026 at 72,198 miles. While the previous three years showed clean passes without recorded advisories, the recent failure indicates a sudden mechanical or safety defect that has not yet been rectified. The maintenance trend is currently unstable, as the vehicle moved from a period of perfect records to a failure just two months after its last successful test in March 2025. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,247 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns between April 2023 and March 2025, where the car covered only 1,053 miles over two years. However, the rapid accumulation of 2,928 miles between March 2025 and April 2026 suggests a recent increase in usage or a specific long-distance trip, which may have accelerated the wear of aging components leading to the most recent test failure. A buyer must verify the specific reason for the April 2026 failure, as the record provides no defect details to guide the inspection. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. Rubber components and suspension bushes often perish when a car sits for long periods. Check for structural corrosion on the sills and brake line connections, as low-mileage cars frequently suffer from brake rust and seized calipers due to infrequent use.