2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · BN66 OAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative maintenance. The most recent test in August 2025 at 40,821 miles identified immediate areas requiring attention, specifically the front brake pads reaching the legal limit and front discs showing pitting and scoring. While the vehicle passed, the presence of a failed central stop lamp mirrors a failure from years prior, suggesting that minor electrical components are only addressed once they trigger a failure during the annual inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, having covered only 40,821 miles, which equates to an average of approximately 4,082 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-intensity usage, with a gap of roughly 7,800 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and even larger intervals in the years preceding them. This low-frequency use often correlates with age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear, as evidenced by the 2024 advisory regarding perishing rubber and cracking tyre treads. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the 2025 record confirms thin pads and scored discs that likely require replacement to ensure optimal stopping. The 2024 advisory regarding handbrake reserve travel also indicates that the mechanical linkage may require adjustment or that the cables are stretching. Furthermore, given the low mileage and the documented history of tyre cracking and edge wear, the condition of all rubber-basedion components and tyres must be scrutinized for dry rot and alignment issues despite the high tread depth remaining.