2015 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LC15 CTU

The 2015 Citroen C1 presents a stable and recently improving maintenance picture. The most recent test on 5 May 2026 at 37,423 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, a marked contrast to the string of advisories recorded in the preceding years. The trend is clearly resolving, suggesting the last keeper addressed several long-standing suspension and braking issues rather than ignoring them. At roughly 3,400 miles per year, this is a low-mileage car for its age. The annual test-to-test intervals confirm consistent but light use, with the mileage climbing from 26,575 miles in April 2023 to 37,423 miles by May 2026, averaging around 3,600 miles per year over that three-year window. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the MOT history itself is unbroken back to 2023, indicating the car has been kept on the road and tested annually without long periods of dormancy. Despite the clean 2026 result, the 2024 and 2025 tests flagged recurring front suspension wear that warrants a close physical inspection. Both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes were repeatedly noted as perished, and both front coil springs were flagged as corroded in the 2025 test. While these passed without failure, corrosion on coil springs is a structural concern that can lead to sudden spring fracture, particularly on a small city car that may encounter potholes. A buyer should visually inspect the spring seats and lower suspension arms for any signs of advanced corrosion or cracking, and check whether the anti-roll bar links have been replaced since the 2025 advisory. The braking system also demands attention. Front inner brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in both 2024 and 2025, and the 2023 failure revealed a leaking offside rear brake pipe and a complete loss of effort at the rear wheel. Although the 2026 test passed, the history suggests the hydraulic system and friction components have seen harder use than the current mileage alone would imply. Inspect the rear brake pipe unions and slave cylinders for any residual fluid weeping, and measure front disc thickness and condition before committing to a purchase.