2020 Citroen C1 Origins 1.0L Petrol · GU20 GCZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in hardware-related upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 28,617 miles passed despite testers flagging both front brake discs as pitted and scored. While the car passed, the persistence of these issues across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to replacing components reaching their wear limit. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,770 miles per year. This low usage explains the specific type of degradation seen in the record. Between the February 2024 test at 16,197 miles and the 2025 test at 22,077 miles, the car covered only 5,880 miles, yet it suffered significant failures related to rubber. This pattern often points to long periods of standing, where rubber components perish or crack due to age rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyres, as the February 2025 failure revealed a structural bulge on the offside front tyre and perishing across multiple other tyres. The recurring advisories for pitted brake discs indicate that the vehicle has likely sat without use for extended periods, allowing corrosion to set on the metal surfaces. Additionally, the distorted nearside front inner wheel noted in 2023 should be visually inspected to ensure it has not caused vibration or uneven tyre wear at higher speeds.