2009 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SH09 CEF

This Citroen C3 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 95,110 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes dating back to April 2023, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 2009 model, averaging roughly 5,595 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 90,711 miles and January 2026 at 95,110 miles, the car covered only 4,399 miles over nearly three years. This suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary or has been used for very short trips, which can sometimes lead to dormant issues such as perished rubber seals or battery degradation. The record shows a single failure on 4 April 2024 at 93,153 miles, though the tester recorded no specific defects, and the car passed 14 days later. This anomaly does not suggest a pattern of neglect. Because the MOT history is unusually devoid of advisories, it provides no data on the current state of consumables. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with age rather than use. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking. Given the low annual mileage, verify that the brake calipers are not seizing and that there is no significant corrosion on the underbody or sills, as these are common failure points for this model that may not have been flagged if the car was not driven hard.