2016 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · HF16 KHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a developing issue with the front suspension. The most recent test in February 2026 at 27,052 miles passed despite a noted slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing. This follows an advisory from January 2025 where the same component was flagged as being noisy and having play. While the car has passed its inspections, the persistence of the wheel bearing fault suggests that mechanical wear has not yet been professionally addressed. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. This usage pattern often indicates short-distance trips or long periods of inactivity. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered only 770 miles. Such low-frequency use can lead to degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the February 2024 failure where the offside rear tyre was cracking and perishing due to age-related decay rather than tread wear. A buyer must inspect the nearside front hub specifically to determine if the bearing play has worsened, as repeated neglect will eventually lead to component failure or damage to the braking assembly. The low mileage also necessitates a physical check for brake corrosion on the discs and seized calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary. The 2024 failure regarding the wiper blades indicates that basic consumable maintenance was previously overlooked, so a thorough check of all rubber seals and fluid hoses is required to ensure they have not perished from age.