2018 Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2L Petrol · YP68 VMG

A largely unremarkable DVSA record sits behind this C3 Aircross, with five passes against just two failures and a modest cluster of advisories. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, following on from an equally clean pass at the end of December 2024. That 2024 pass came immediately after a failure on the same date for a split offside front drive shaft CV boot, which is the only structural or mechanical defect of note in the entire history. Prior to that, the vehicle passed first time at every test from 2021 onwards, with only the 2022 headlamp aim issue (rectified at the same visit) breaking the sequence. The advisory trail is limited to the July 2023 test, where brake disc wear on the nearside front and both rear discs was flagged as pitted and scored but not seriously weakened, alongside a headlight recheck note and a child seat obscuring an adult belt inspection. Overall, the trajectory is stable rather than worsening, though the CV boot failure and the brake disc advisories are the two threads a buyer should pull on. Recorded mileage stands at 50,390 miles across approximately eight years, equating to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,300 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and class. The gap between the October 2021 test and the August 2022 test is only ten months, while the gap from August 2022 to July 2023 is closer to a year, and from July 2023 to January 2024 is six months, indicating reasonably consistent usage without extended periods off the road. The progression from the 2022 reading through to the current 50,390 figure suggests no dramatic mileage spikes or suspicious gaps that would point to a clocked or inconsistently used vehicle. For a supermini-class crossover, this rate of use means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and clutch material will have seen moderate but not extreme wear, while suspension components and rubber bushes should still have useful life remaining provided the car has not been subjected to particularly poor road conditions. The CV boot failure on the offside front drive shaft is the single most mechanically significant event in the record and warrants direct attention. On a test drive, listen for a rhythmic clicking or knocking from the front of the car on full lock, particularly when turning into a kerb or reversing into a tight space, as a torn boot that has been left exposed will allow grease to escape and grit to enter the joint. With the vehicle unladen, gentle manoeuvres at low speed are the most revealing; any vibration through the steering wheel or a clonking under load could indicate that the replacement boot was fitted late or that the constant velocity joint itself has begun to suffer. It is worth asking for evidence of the repair, including the invoice, the date the boot was replaced, and confirmation that the joint was inspected for retained grease and any early wear. The brake disc advisories from mid 2023 are the other point worth probing, particularly because they affected three of the four discs and were noted as strongly advised for the rears. On a road test, the first indication of further disc wear is usually pedal judder under firm braking from around 40 mph, accompanied by a pulsing through the brake pedal rather than the steering wheel. At low speeds, a grinding or scraping noise, especially when reversing gently, suggests the pads have worn down to the metal-on-metal stage and the discs may now require machining or replacement. Given that the advisory was issued roughly two and a half years ago at the most recent test, a prospective buyer should inspect the pad and disc thickness directly, ideally through the wheel, and budget for replacement if the components have worn beyond the manufacturer minimum. A final physical check should include a visual inspection of the offside front drive shaft area for any fresh grease deposits around the inner or outer boot, and a general look under the car for any fluid leaks, corrosion to the underbody or suspension arms, and uneven tyre wear that might indicate alignment or suspension issues not yet flagged in the MOT record.