2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · VF02 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 50,188 miles resulted in a pass despite three defects, including an inoperative rear lamp and a binding rear service brake. While the vehicle successfully addressed a fractured coil spring in early 2025, the persistence of a defective exhaust mounting across three consecutive years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they directly threaten an MOT pass result. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 50,188 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,346 miles per year. This low usage profile is consistent across the records, with only 4,653 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2026. However, such low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seizing of moving parts. The failure of the offside rear coil spring in 2025 is a classic symptom of age-related metal fatigue or long periods of standing rather than high-mile wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the nearside rear brake assembly due to the 2026 report of a binding caliper. This indicates either a sticking piston or corroded slider pins which will cause uneven pad wear and potential overheating. The exhaust system also requires physical verification, as the mounting has been flagged as defective since at least 2024, likely involving structural corrosion or perished hangers. Given the 2023 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on the front, the wheel alignment and suspension geometry should be checked to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying tracking issues.