2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · WV62 FLW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 57,292 miles passed but flagged critical advisories regarding both front tyres reaching the legal limit with excessive inner edge wear on the offside tyre. This suggests a developing alignment issue or worn suspension components that have not yet been addressed despite the car passing the test-level inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old Citroen, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. However, there is a significant spike in usage between January 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered over 11,000 miles in just over fourteen months. This rapid accumulation follows a period of very low use between 2022 and 2024, which often explains the deterioration of rubber-based components and the sudden onset of tyre wear seen in more recent records. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The 2025 advisory regarding a severely deteriorated nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover indicates that rubber components are beginning to perish due to age and low usage. Combined with the inner edge wear noted on the front tyres, there is a high likelihood that ball joints, tie rod ends, or bushes require adjustment or replacement. A professional wheel alignment check is essential to ensure that the root cause of the uneven tyre degradation is identified to prevent premature failure of new rubber.