2015 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · WJ15 GDF

The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 11 February 2026 at 86,560 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The February 2026 test came one day after a failure on 10 February 2026 at 86,551 miles, yet the DVSA record lists no defects for either event. A prior failure on 5 February 2024 at 75,744 miles also shows no recorded defects before a pass later that same day at 75,747 miles. These clean sheets with no advisories suggest no escalating mechanical concerns, though the unexplained failures warrant scrutiny. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The record shows 75,747 miles in February 2024, rising to 79,222 miles by February 2025, then 86,560 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 3,475 miles in the first interval and 7,338 miles in the second, a modest acceleration but still under the 7,869-mile yearly average across the car's life. The sparse history offers little evidence of neglect, though the absence of any advisory notes across five tests is unusual for a car of this age and may reflect lenient testing rather than flawless condition. A buyer should physically verify the vehicle's suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the unexplained MOT failures that carried no listed defects. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pattern in February 2024 and February 2026 implies either administrative errors or faults cleared before documentation, so a hands-on check of structural integrity and exhaust emissions is prudent. Inspect underneath for corrosion and confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these consumables would normally draw advisories on a car nearing 87,000 miles. Given the clean but irregular record, commission an independent inspection before purchase. The lack of recorded advisories does not guarantee freedom from wear on drivetrain components or binding calipers typical of low-use Citroen models. Previous owners appear to have kept the car lightly used with annual testing discipline, yet the silent failures leave the true mechanical state unproven by the paperwork alone.