2007 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · VK57 ADU

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows signs of recent instability following a period of consistent passes. While the car passed without defects between 2020 and 2024, the most recent test on 10 March 2025 at 88,136 miles resulted in a failure. The tester flagged an excessively binding offside rear service brake and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. Although the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the return of brake-related issues suggests a potential recurring maintenance requirement for the braking system. The mileage profile indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,639 miles per year over its 19-year lifespan. The recorded data shows steady, incremental growth, such as the 4,457-mile increase between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests. This low-mileage pattern often correlates with less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it can also lead to issues related to vehicles sitting idle, such as seized components or perished rubber parts. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and suspension components. The record shows a history of brake-related failures, including imbalanced rear brakes and an excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe in August 2015, alongside the binding issue in March 2025. It is necessary to inspect the brake discs, calipers, and hydraulic lines for signs of corrosion or sticking. The suspension also warrants a thorough check, as the vehicle previously failed on worn suspension arm bushes in June 2019 and had deteriorated bushes noted in August 2016. Finally, the engine oil leak reported in December 2020 at 73,383 miles requires verification to ensure the issue was fully rectified and not merely managed. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, checking the condition of all rubber seals, hoses, and wiper assemblies is advisable to prevent the minor electrical and visibility failures seen in previous years.