2017 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · WN67 WNS

Tyre integrity is the defining mechanical theme across the recorded MOT history of this 2017 Citroen C3, with a dangerous failure recorded for an offside front bulge caused by structural separation in October 2022 alongside a recurring pattern of tyre-related advisories in subsequent tests. The most recent examination on 27 October 2025 was a pass, but it carried an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, plus a minor defect for an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp. The 2023 test similarly flagged cracking and perishing on both rear tyres together with nearside front edge wear. Two of the five recorded tests (2022 and 2024) were completely free of advisory items, suggesting that tyre condition fluctuates between examinations rather than steadily deteriorating, but the consistency of tyre concerns across three separate tests indicates that rubber condition requires particular scrutiny before purchase. With 66,093 miles recorded across approximately nine years, this C3 has covered an annual average of roughly 7,344 miles, which sits within typical expectations for a vehicle of its age. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent with steady daily use rather than long-term standing or unusually high accumulation. Mechanically, this rate of use means the usual consumables and suspension components are likely to be approaching or past their first replacement cycle, but the absence of recorded brake, suspension, corrosion, or exhaust advisories across the history suggests those systems have not yet generated flagged concerns at test time. For a prospective buyer, the priority during inspection should be a thorough tyre assessment on all four corners, including both the tread depth and the sidewall integrity, paying close attention to any signs of bulging, cracking, or uneven edge wear that mirrors the pattern previously recorded on this vehicle. The nearside front tyre specifically should be examined for camber-related wear patterns, as edge wear was flagged in 2023 and similar symptoms could recur depending on suspension geometry or alignment settings. On a test drive, listen for any thumping or vibration through the steering that could indicate a deformed tyre carcass, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking or steady cruising which would warrant a wheel alignment check. Beyond the tyres, a careful walkaround should confirm that the registration plate illumination is functioning across all required positions, as the inoperative rear lamp noted in October 2025 is a straightforward fix but should be verified as rectified. Given the 2022 dangerous failure, it is worth inspecting the spare wheel or any recently replaced tyres for correct specification and age, and questioning whether all four tyres have been replaced together to prevent repeat structural failures. Under the vehicle, checks for any corrosion on brake pipes, suspension arms, and the subframe mounting points are advisable given the age and mileage, even though none have been flagged historically. A road test should also include firm braking from moderate speed to confirm there is no pedal judder or pulling, and passage over uneven surfaces at low speed to verify there are no clonks or knocks from worn suspension bushes, which would be the next likely components to generate advisories on a C3 of this age and mileage.