2002 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · RA02 KKX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of recurring mechanical failures rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent recorded test in December 2021 at 146,145 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure just one week prior. The history suggests a pattern of reactive repairs where components are only addressed when forced by an MOT test failure. Given that there are no recorded MOT entries for the past five years, the current roadworthiness of this Citroen C3 is unknown and cannot be verified without a fresh, comprehensive inspection. The recorded mileage of 146,145 miles over 24 years averages out to approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns for its age. However, the data shows a significant gap in testing between July 2019 and December 2020, where the vehicle covered only about 6,300 miles in seventeen months. Such periods of low use often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion of fluid lines, which may align with the fractured coil springs and binding brake components noted in the later tests. A buyer must scrutinise the steering and suspension assembly, as the record repeatedly flags play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints and anti-roll bar linkages. The 2021 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring indicates significant fatigue on the front end, while the recurring issues with brake imbalance in both 2020 and 2021 suggest the braking system is poorly maintained or suffering from sticking calipers. Given the age of the vehicle and the lack of recent documentation, a thorough physical check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust integrity is also mandatory to ensure the chassis has not deteriorated beyond economic repair.