2004 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · WG53 UBU

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance history showing a trend of recurring corrosion and deferred component replacement. The most recent test in May 2022 at 96,670 miles passed despite several advisories, including a corroded back box and a corroded offside rear coil spring. While the car has maintained passing status, the persistent presence of exhaust degradation and minor lighting failures suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to addressing mechanical wear and age-related deterioration. At 96,670 miles, this 22-year-old Citroen reflects low usage, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in the data, with the last recorded MOT occurring in May 2022. This four-year lapse relative to the current date of July 2026 means the vehicle has operated without an official safety check for an extended period. The low annual mileage between 2010 and 2022 suggests the car likely sat stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake seizing. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the structural integrity of the exhaust and floor pans, as the tester consistently flagged the back box for corrosion from 2017 through 2022. The suspension requires close scrutiny due to the 2020 failure involving an excessively worn offside front inner suspension arm bush and anti-roll bar linkage, alongside the corroded rear coil spring noted in 2022. The braking system also shows a history of imbalanced performance in 2012 and deteriorated brake hoses in 2017, necessitating a thorough check for perished rubber and sticking calipers to ensure the vehicle remains safe after years of low use.