CITROEN C12011 · 1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While the most recent test on June 12 2025 at 87,694 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just nine miles prior due to multiple defects including binding brakes and lighting issues. The persistent presence of corrosion-related failures across several years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when strictly necessary to pass the MOT rather than following a proactive maintenance schedule. At 15 years old, the recorded 87,694 miles represents a relatively low annual usage rate of approximately 5,800 miles. This low-mile profile often suggests light use, yet the data indicates the vehicle has suffered from age-related degradation rather than wear. Between June 2023 (78,264 miles) and July 2024 (82,034 miles), the car covered less 4,000 miles, yet this period saw significant failures involving exhaust emissions, broken rubber mountings, and corroded suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as these areas consistently flag issues. The record shows a history of binding rear service brakes, corroded brake pipes, and pitted brake discs which indicate seized calipers or neglect. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion on front shock absorbers, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear coil springs suggests the underbody is vulnerable to significant environmental damage. The structural integrity of the beam axle and suspension arms should be verified to ensure that the noted surface corrosion in previous tests has not progressed into deep structural thinning.