2011 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FN61 MYL

The 2011 Citroen C1 passed its most recent MOT on 17 September 2025 at 94,065 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable rather than improving. The tester flagged a corroded nearside rear brake pipe, worn rear axle swivel bushes, and worn front anti-roll bar linkage bushes. These are not new failures, yet they indicate the car has been running with deteriorating suspension and brake components for some time. The vehicle remains roadworthy today, but the trend suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. At roughly 15 years old with 94,065 miles, the C1 has covered about 6,271 miles per year, which is typical for a small city car. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps between tests. The annual tests from 2022 through 2025 show consistent accumulation, and the current mileage aligns with the recorded September 2025 figure, meaning the car has likely seen very little use in the past nine months. That low recent mileage could mean the flagged defects have not worsened, but it also means they have not been addressed. The recurring theme across this record is corrosion and wear in the braking and suspension systems. Brake pipes have appeared as corroded advisories in 2023 and again in 2025, with both nearside and offside rear pipes affected. Front brake discs and pads were flagged as worn in 2024, and the most recent test still shows worn rear axle swivel bushes and anti-roll bar linkage bushes. A buyer should inspect the underside carefully, paying close attention to the condition of all brake lines, the rear axle bushes, and the coil springs, which were noted as corroded back in 2022. Surface rust on brake components is common on older city cars, but any pitting on discs, soft brake pedal feel, or uneven tyre wear would point to caliper or suspension issues that need attention.