2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · SL66 HBF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing its annual inspections. The most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 15,171 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day that yielded no specific faults. This suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately or was an anomaly, as the car has maintained a clean mechanical record over the last four years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,500 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 10,804 miles and October 2025 at 15,171 miles, the car covered only 4,367 miles. This low usage indicates the vehicle has likely spent long periods stationary or between uses. While this reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, low-mileage cars are prone to specific degradation of rubber-based parts and corrosion on brake surfaces which are not always fully captured in a standard MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by age rather than high-mileage wear. Check the tyres for flat spots or sidewall cracking, and inspect the brake discs for surface pitting resulting from periods of inactivity. The suspension bushes and split boots should be examined for cracking, as rubber degrades regardless of distance driven. Given the low mileage, verifying the service history, particularly oil and fluid changes, is vital as these elements degrade over time even if the vehicle remains stationary.