2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CF13 ACO

The vehicle is currently in a questionable state of roadworthiness with a worsening maintenance trend. While it passed its most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 67,169 miles, the record shows a failure on the same day. This pass was achieved despite several remaining advisories, including a binding nearside front service brake and pitted front brake discs. The presence of an inoperative hazard warning tell-tale and discoloured indicators suggests a lack of attention to basic electrical maintenance. The mileage is low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 5,167 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady, moving from 43,253 miles in February 2020 to 67,169 miles by December 2025. This low usage pattern often leads to the types of braking issues seen here, where components seize or pit due to inactivity rather than wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The record shows a chronic issue with brake discs and calipers, with pitting and wear flagged as far back as November 2022 at 52,601 miles and recurring through to the December 2025 test. The failure on 12 December 2025 for an excessively binding offside rear brake and imbalanced braking across the axle indicates a systemic failure of the braking hardware. Attention should also be paid to the tyres and electrical systems. The car failed on tyre tread depth in February 2018 and February 2020, and again in December 2025, suggesting the previous owner frequently neglected consumable replacement until the point of legal failure. The recurring failure of the registration plate lamp and the SRS airbag warning light failure in late 2025 warrant a professional electrical diagnostic to ensure all safety systems are fully operational.