2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · VU13 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in January 2026 at 59,507 miles. The maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs where faults are addressed immediately following an MOT failure. While the car suffered a failure in December 2024 for significant front brake wear, the issues were rectified quickly to secure a pass just five days later. The most recent inspection meets all legal standards without any recorded defects. The mileage profile is consistently low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between July 2020 and November 2021, where the car covered only 4,342 miles over sixteen months. Since then, the usage has remained steady, with 16,411 miles recorded between November 2021 and January 2026. This low mileage suggests the engine has seen minimal stress, but often exposes rubber and metal components to environmental degradation over time. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, specifically the recurring corrosion on the rear brake pipes which appeared in 2019 and 2021. Although these were noted previously, the recurring history of thin pads and worn discs suggests the vehicle may be driven until components reach critical limits. Check for any signs of fluid weeping at the pipe unions, as the low-use nature can sometimes mask internal corrosion. Additionally, verify the headlamp alignment remains correct, as previous misalignments have been a recurring point of failure for this specific vehicle.