2014 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FL14 CHO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 45,303 miles, the tester identified corroded rear brake pipes on both sides covered in grease or material. This is a recurring issue that dates back to February 2024 and 2025, where both offside and nearside rear pipes were flagged for corrosion. The persistence of this fault across three consecutive tests suggests that the corrosion is being monitored rather than addressed with replacements. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,775 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage, with only 1,750 miles driven between February 2025 and February 2026. This low mileage typically indicates less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but long periods of standing can often correlate with accelerated environmental effects on metal components, which may explain the surface and structural corrosion seen on the brake lines. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the brake lines to determine the depth of the corrosion. The repeated mention of grease or material covering the corroded pipes suggests an attempt to mask the degradation from the tester, which could hide significant structural thinning of the metal lines. Given the age of the C1 and the low mileage, also check for perished perished rubber components, dry seals, and seized brake calipers, which degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Focus attention on the underside for any signs of structural rust to ensure the low usage has not compromised the overall integrity of the chassis.