2016 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · BJ16 ACV

The vehicle maintains a generally roadworthy status, though the record shows a reactive rather than proactive maintenance trend. The most recent test in April 2026 at 51,351 miles resulted in a pass despite minor defects including a loose offside front headlamp and perished nearside rear tyre. This follows a failure in April 2025 due to nails in two tyres and a defective wiper blade, indicating that the owner addresses immediate safety issues once they trigger a failure rather than performing preventative replacements of consumable wear items. At 51,351 miles over ten years, the car has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per annum. The usage pattern appears consistent, though a notable gap exists between October 2020 and March 2022 where the vehicle covered only 8,665 miles. Such low-mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear, which is evidenced by the recurring reports of cracking and perishing tyres in 2020 and the reappearance of these issues in the 2026 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the engine bay for the oil leak noted in March 2024 at 44,264 miles. While the tester described it as not excessive at the base of the oil filter, these seals can worsen over time if left unmonitored. The history of uneven tyre wear and perishing rubber suggests the vehicle may benefit from an alignment check and an inspection of age-related rubber components. Focus on the suspension bushes and brake calipers to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in seized components or corrosion due to long periods of inactivity.