2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · KR10 ABK

The vehicle presents a concerning downward trend in maintenance standards, moving from a period of clean MOT results to recurring failures in recent years. While the car passed without defects between 2016 and 2023, the last two testing cycles show a pattern of neglected consumables and suspension components. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 at 78,065 miles resulted in a pass, but only after a failure one week earlier. This failure at 78,062 miles identified an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint alongside worn front tyres. The mileage profile indicates a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 4,879 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. This low annual distance is reflected in the jump from 69,259 miles in August 2022 to 74,564 miles in August 2023, and finally reaching 78,065 miles by late 2025. Although the low mileage suggests less drivetrain wear, the intermittent failures for perishing tyres in August 2024 and worn tyres in late 2025 suggest the vehicle may spend significant time stationary, leading to rubber degradation. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the front suspension assembly. The tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front ball joint in November 2025 and an offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush in August 2024. These recurring issues with steering and suspension components suggest that while the car is driven infrequently, the mechanical parts are reaching the end of their service life due to age rather than distance. The repeated advisories regarding front tyres being worn close to the legal limit or perishing indicate a lack of proactive maintenance. You must inspect the condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking and ensure the tread depth meets legal requirements. Given the recent suspension failures, a thorough road test is necessary to check for knocks, vibrations, or imprecise steering that might indicate further worn bushes or worn ball joints not caught during the MOT process.