2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · PY16 ABU

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent examination. The tester passed the vehicle on 31 March 2026 at 41,248 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories on brakes, suspension, tyres, or corrosion. The only blemish is administrative: a fail logged on 30 March 2026 at the same mileage, then a pass one day later, both with no defects noted. This points to a paperwork or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits low for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 39,536 miles on 29 July 2024, rising to 41,018 miles by 31 July 2025, then 41,248 miles at the March 2026 tests. That is roughly 4,100 miles per year, confirming light use. The gap between July 2025 and March 2026 added only 230 miles, suggesting the car stood idle for long stretches. Sparse, clean records mean we cannot track wear on consumables, but low annual distance reduces strain on drivetrain and brake discs. A buyer should still verify the car in person. The repeated same-day fail and pass with zero defects warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed fault. Low mileage and standing periods raise the risk of perished rubber components: suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls may crack without showing on a test. The 2024 and 2026 fails with no recorded defect suggest tester input error, yet a physical inspection of structural integrity underneath remains sensible given the age. Given the clean run of passes and minimal mileage, this C3 shows signs of careful, infrequent ownership. No recurring mechanical trend emerges from the data. Prior owners kept the car within test standards, though the anomalous fails mean a buyer should obtain the full DVSA certificate history before purchase.