2007 Citroen C2 1.6L Petrol · GF57 LLW

The defining mechanical event in this Citroen C2's recent history is the single MOT failure recorded in October 2019, which captured a fractured offside front coil spring and split CV boots on both outer drive shaft joints, alongside advisory-level tyre wear. Importantly, no comparable structural or drivetrain defects have reappeared in the six subsequent tests, including the most recent pass on 3 November 2025 which returned a clean sheet with no advisories. The intervening advisories have been minor and isolated: a slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint noted in November 2024, and exhaust mounting issues plus front tyre wear flagged in 2019. The pattern suggests that the 2019 failure prompted remedial work on the suspension and drivetrain, with the vehicle subsequently returning to a stable, largely clean roadworthy condition over the following six years. With 63,158 miles recorded across approximately nineteen years of age, annual mileage works out at around 3,324 miles per year, which is notably low for a supermini of this vintage. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual MOTs consistently recorded from 2019 through 2025, indicating the car has remained in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. Low-mileage examples of this age are mechanically relevant because they tend to suffer from ageing-related failures in rubber and plastic components, such as perished bushes, cracked boots, and degraded drive belts, which can be more problematic than straightforward wear from high mileage. The 2019 CV boot failures and coil spring fracture are consistent with this pattern of age-related component deterioration rather than excessive use. For a prospective buyer, the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint advisory from late 2024 warrants particular attention, as these components can deteriorate quickly once any play is detected and typically affect handling precision and produce clonking noises over uneven surfaces. On a test drive, listen for knocking or rattling from the front end over speed humps and uneven roads, and pay attention to any vagueness or looseness in the steering response, especially during quick direction changes. The 2019 coil spring failure also means that the remaining springs, particularly the nearside front unit which has not yet been replaced, should be inspected for signs of corrosion pitting, sagging, or any visible cracks, as coil springs on ageing French superminis are known to fail without warning. It would be prudent to jack the vehicle and check for any sagging at the corners, and to push down firmly on each corner to confirm the suspension rebounds smoothly without a secondary bounce. The CV joint boots were replaced on both sides in 2019, so on inspection the buyer should look for any fresh splits, grease contamination around the inner and outer joints, or clicking noises when turning at full lock, which would indicate the replacement boots are themselves deteriorating after six years of service. The exhaust mounting advisory from 2019 should also be rechecked, as perished rubber hangers can allow the exhaust to sag and contact the underbody, producing rattling sounds at idle or under acceleration. Given the low annual mileage, the brake discs and pads may show surface corrosion rather than wear, which is normal but should be confirmed by a visual check through the wheels, and a firm brake pedal test from speed will reveal any judder suggesting warped discs. Finally, the tyres should be examined for age-related cracking in the sidewalls regardless of tread depth, as low-mileage tyres can perish from age alone and become unsafe long before the tread is worn through.