2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CF08 FTP

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of worsening braking issues despite a clean pass in January 2026. While the most recent test at 35,083 miles recorded no defects, this followed an immediate failure just two miles earlier at 35,081 miles. During that failure, the tester identified both nearside and offside rear service brakes as excessively binding, which prevented a full inspection of the wheel bearings. This suggests that while the immediate braking fault was rectified for the pass, the underlying cause of the binding or the condition of the wheel bearings remains a point of concern. The recorded mileage of 35,083 over eighteen years indicates very low annual usage, averaging approximately 1,949 miles per year. This pattern is evident in the data, showing long periods of inactivity, such as the gap between the January 2022 test at 31,855 miles and the January 2024 test at 33,626 miles. Such low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The records confirm this, with multiple advisories regarding perishing or cracking tyres appearing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. A buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking system and rear suspension components. The recurring issues with binding brakes and fluctuating brake performance, noted in both January 2023 and January 2026, suggest potential issues with calipers, seals, or even the rear drum/disc assembly. Because the January 2026 failure prevented the tester from rotating the wheels to check the bearings, a physical inspection of the rear wheel bearings and hub assemblies is essential to ensure no play or noise is present. The history of tyre degradation also highlights a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. Frequent advisories for cracking, perishing, or low tread depth across various tyres suggest the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. Beyond the brakes and tyres, the buyer should inspect all rubber perishables, including suspension bushes and engine mounts, as these are likely to have aged significantly despite the low mileage. Checking the condition of the windscreen washer system and wiper blades is also advised, following previous failures and advisories in those areas.