2017 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · KY66 DWU

The C1 presents a solid overall roadworthiness status following its most recent test on 29 July 2025 at 41,860 miles, where it passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is stable and currently improving. A retest on the same day at 41,858 miles rectified an initial failure for an offside front tyre suffering structural separation, indicating the previous owner addressed the issue promptly. Prior to that clean pass, the record shows a pattern of minor advisories rather than serious mechanical neglect, suggesting consistent, if not meticulous, upkeep across its life. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2017 vehicle. At roughly 4,651 miles per year, the car has seen light use. The recorded intervals confirm this steady, low-mileage accumulation: 33,785 miles in November 2022, 36,573 miles in October 2023, 39,225 miles in August 2024, and 41,860 miles in July 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, painting a picture of regular, short-journey motoring rather than long periods of dormancy. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension components closely. The October 2023 test at 36,573 miles flagged worn front anti-roll bar pin or bush on both sides, a common wear item on a city car of this age. While the advisory did not indicate excessive movement at the time, a visual check for deterioration is wise given the low mileage may not have fully stressed the system. The same test also noted a slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel. A spin check on a balancer and an inspection for kerb damage would confirm if this was resolved or remains an underlying issue. The tyre history warrants attention. The 2023 advisory for cracking or perishing on the offside front, followed by the 2025 failure for structural separation on the same corner, suggests this area has been vulnerable. A thorough inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls and age-related cracking, is essential. The low annual mileage increases the risk of perishing from age rather than wear. Check the exhaust system and mountings carefully; short trips accelerate corrosion, and the clean recent pass does not guarantee the underside is free from surface rust or weakness on a vehicle of this age.