2011 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · GR02 AAC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 63,094 miles, it failed the initial inspection due to an excessively binding offside front service brake. This represents a regression from the September 2024 test, where the offside rear brake was noted as binding but not reaching failure thresholds. The recurring nature of braking issues suggests that the calipers or sliders may require immediate professional attention to prevent future failures. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 63,094 miles is low, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. This low usage profile often correlates with the issues seen in the record, such as the degradation of rubber-based components. Between September 2022 and August 2023, the vehicle covered only 691 miles, yet the record shows advisories for perishing tyres and pitted brake discs. This pattern suggests the car sits for long periods, leading to age-related corrosion and oxidation rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly to ensure the binding issues were fully rectified. The tester flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease during the September 2025 test, which often hides structural decay in the metal linework. Furthermore, the tyres should be checked for deep sidewall cracking and perishing, as this has been a recurring fault since 2023 and 2025. Given the low mileage and age, the suspension should also be inspected for surface rust and perished bushings, which are common on vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.