2015 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · FD65 SYR

A clean and largely untroubled DVSA history defines this 2015 Citroen C1, with the only blemish being a PRS advisory recorded against the offside front windscreen washer during the 10 January 2026 test, a defect easily remedied and of no mechanical consequence. The vehicle returned to the same MoT station the same day and subsequently passed without any advisories being issued, confirming the washer issue was resolved promptly. Across the four recorded tests since the end of 2022, the car has accumulated only a single advisory for front brake disc wear, recorded on 31 January 2025, which is a commendably thin defect footprint for an 11 year old city car. The overall trend is therefore one of stable roadworthiness rather than any developing pattern of wear or deterioration, suggesting the major safety related systems remain in serviceable condition. With 50,901 miles accumulated over 11 years, this C1 has covered a notably low annual average of roughly 4,627 miles, pointing to either light urban use or extended periods of inactivity between trips. The gap between the 2022 and 2024 tests is consistent with the car being kept off the public road for the majority of 2023, as MoT exemptions apply to vehicles registered before 2015, but the consistent reappearance on test from 2024 onwards confirms it has remained in active use. Mechanically, such modest mileage is a double edged proposition: the engine, transmission and clutch assemblies are unlikely to have suffered significant wear, but low annual mileage frequently leads to drying and hardening of rubber components such as suspension bushes, engine mountings and driveshaft gaiters, all of which deteriorate faster through lack of regular movement than through mileage accumulation alone. Brake discs and pads on lightly used vehicles are also prone to surface corrosion from infrequent use. Given the front brake disc advisory recorded in January 2025, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system during a test drive. With the engine running, listen for any scraping or grinding noise from the front wheels as the car moves off, which would indicate the pitted discs have worn further or that the pads have receded unevenly. Under moderate braking from around 30 mph, feel for any vibration or pulsation through the steering wheel, a classic symptom of brake disc run out caused by uneven wear or corrosion on the disc surface. The car should also pull up in a straight line without any tugging to either side, which could point to a binding caliper or uneven pad wear on the previously flagged axle. The Citroen C1 shares its underpinnings with the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, and is generally robust, but the low mileage profile warrants a careful check of items that suffer from standing rather than driving. Inspect the condition of the tyres closely for any flat spots or sidewall cracking caused by prolonged parking, and check the exhaust tailpipe and underbody area for surface corrosion typical of cars used mainly for short urban journeys. On the test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, as the anti roll bar bushes and lower wishbone joints are known to perish on low mileage examples. Finally, confirm the washers and wipers are fully functional, as this is the only item the car has actually failed on historically, and ensure the engine starts promptly from cold without excessive smoke, confirming the lack of use has not resulted in oil leaks or cooling system issues developing unseen.