2010 CITROEN C11.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 56,326 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding a perished nearside rear tyre. This follows a significant failure in November 2024 where the car failed on multiple braking and tyre-related defects. While the vehicle has cleared these faults, the recurrence of binding brakes indicates that mechanical issues are only being addressed after reaching a failure threshold. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 56,326 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,520 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, yet the gap between December 2023 and November 2024 shows only 2,409 miles driven in nearly eleven months. Such low-frequency operation often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing tyre noted in the 2025 test. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system due to the history of binding offside and nearside rear service calipers. The nearside rear brake pipe showed corrosion covered in grease in late 2024, which is a common tactic to hide structural rust or weeping leaks from a tester. The physical inspection should also verify the condition of all tyre sidewalls for dry rot, as the low-mileage nature of the car increases the likelihood of material degradation despite sufficient tread depth.