2017 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · LC17 UHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a period of mechanical neglect and reactive maintenance. While it passed the test in January 2026 at 28,740 miles, it immediately failed due to a major exhaust leak and a lambda reading outside of specified limits. This failure suggests the emissions management system or exhaust integrity was not monitored until the inspection, indicating a trend where the owner only addresses faults when forced by a test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 2,000 miles between May 2025 and January 2026, which aligns with the vehicle potentially sitting stationary for extended periods. Low-mileage often leads to premature degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware, which is evidenced by the 2024 report of thin front pads and pitted, scored discs despite the low total mileage of 23,750 miles. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system to ensure the major leak identified in January 2026 has been professionally repaired and not merely patched. The offside front tyre showed uneven wear on both inner and outer edges, which points to an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that must be verified to prevent rapid tyre degradation. Given the low usage, the inspector should also check the brake rotors for corrosion and ensure the calipers are not seized, as these are common failure points for cars that spend long periods stationary.