2015 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · AP15 SZC

The 2015 Citroen C1 presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile through its most recent MOT on 27 August 2025 at 19,071 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring minor defect pattern persists. The tester flagged perished rear tyres in both the 2023 and 2025 tests, indicating a slow-progressing issue rather than a sudden failure. No structural, braking, or suspension defects have ever been recorded across the five-year history, which is a strong indicator of sound mechanical upkeep on a city car of this type. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low. Between the August 2021 test at 17,888 miles and the August 2025 test at 19,071 miles, the car covered just 1,183 miles over four years, averaging roughly 296 miles annually in that window. Prior to that, the annualised rate sat closer to 500 miles per year. This pattern suggests the vehicle spent extended periods stationary, which directly explains the recurring tyre perishing. Rubber deteriorates with age and ozone exposure regardless of tread depth, and tyres fitted around 2021 or earlier are now well beyond their safe service life regardless of remaining tread. A buyer should treat the rear tyres as an immediate replacement item. Perished sidewalls carry a high risk of sudden deflation or blowout, particularly at sustained speeds. The front tyres, flagged as worn to the legal limit in 2021, have since been replaced given the absence of repeat advisories, but their current age and condition still warrant close inspection. Beyond the tyres, the long stationary periods raise questions about brake corrosion, particularly on rear calipers and parking brake components, as well as the condition of the exhaust system and underbody for surface corrosion. A brief road test should focus on any binding sensation from the rear brakes and uneven tyre wear that might point to suspension or tracking issues not yet severe enough to trigger a formal advisory.