2010 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · VN10 RYA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring failure to address mechanical defects between tests. The most recent inspection in December 2025 at 88,400 miles saw the car pass despite an inoperative offside registration plate lamp and a pitted rear artwork disc. This mirrors faults found in the previous November 2024 test, indicating that components are only being replaced once they fail inspection rather than as part of preventative maintenance. At approximately 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,400 miles represents an average usage of roughly 5,500 miles per year. This is significantly below the national average, suggesting the car has seen primarily short-distance trips. However, the data shows a recent increase in activity, covering over 15,000 miles between November 2023 and December 2025. While low mileage is generally favourable, it can often lead to rubber degradation and component seizing, which is consistent with the corrosion issues noted in the history. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the record consistently flags inner-edge wear on the front tyres across 2023 and 2024. This suggests a persistent geometry issue or worn bushes that require attention. Furthermore, the braking system shows a pattern of neglect with pitted and scored discs on both the front and rear axles noted in consecutive years. A physical inspection should verify the thickness of the remaining pads and ensure the calipers are not sticking, given the visible surface corrosion on the rotors.