2021 Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/S 1.2L Petrol · PK71 URF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT test indicates a decline in preventative maintenance standards compared to previous years. While the car passed its 2024 and 2025 inspections without any defects, the April 2026 test at 22,905 miles resulted in multiple failures. This shift from a clean record to a fail-pass suggests that the owner has deferred addressing visible wear and tear until necessitated by the testing process. The mileage profile is low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. This suggests primarily urban use or short trips. However, there is a significant jump in usage between the April 2025 test at 12,330 miles and the April 2026 test, where 10,575 miles were covered in a single year. Such fluctuating usage patterns can sometimes lead to brake corrosion or degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the pitting found on the front brake discs in the latest report. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the front brake assembly, as the 2026 record flagged discs as worn and pitted on both sides. The failure regarding a front tyre with a cut reaching the cords indicates that safety-critical rubber integrity was not being monitored prior to the test. Furthermore, the nearside rear tyre showed uneven wear on the edge, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The presence of water contamination in the side repeater lens is a minor cosmetic defect but highlights a general lack of recent attention to detail in the vehicle's recent history.