2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · GV10 VDM

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-27 shows a pass for the 2010 Citroen C1 with 122,835 miles, but this coincides with a fail entry for the same date. The fail highlights worn nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage pins, which are not causing excessive movement, and a missing offside front steering rack gaiter. These issues suggest ongoing wear in suspension components and potential exposure of critical steering parts to dirt. The pass entry appears to address only the anti-roll bar bushes, while the fail indicates a more serious defect with the steering rack gaiter, which is a safety-critical component. Recurring mechanical patterns include anti-roll bar linkage wear and steering rack gaiter issues , both noted in 2024 and 2025. The 2024 MOT also flagged heavily perished rear tyres (advisory) and a damaged steering rack gaiter. While some issues were resolved by 2025, the persistence of anti-roll bar wear and the new steering rack gaiter failure suggest a gradual deterioration in suspension and steering integrity. No major safety defects were recorded in the 2023 MOT, but the 2023 fail highlighted non-functional headlamps, indicating sporadic maintenance gaps. The vehicle’s mileage of 122,835 miles over 16 years equates to ~7,677 miles annually, which is typical for its age . This suggests moderate use rather than heavy wear, but the absence of lower-mileage indicators (e.g., standing periods) means the vehicle may have experienced consistent operation.