2018 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LD68 WLK

The C1 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 7 October 2025 at 120,982 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the 2024 test, which flagged an oil-misting offside front shock absorber and a blown offside rear position lamp. Both were evidently rectified before the most recent inspection, suggesting the previous owner addressed these minor issues promptly rather than neglecting them. The 2023 record shows a headlamp aim failure on the same day as a subsequent retest pass, indicating a quick fix rather than a persistent electrical or alignment fault. Overall, the trajectory from advisories to a spotless certificate points to attentive upkeep in the last year. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. The car covered roughly 23,200 miles between November 2024 and October 2025, following a similar pace of 23,700 miles in the prior twelve months. Earlier years were quieter, with about 24,000 miles added between November 2022 and November 2023. At an annual average of approximately 15,100 miles over eight years, this is a heavily used city car. The jump from 97,773 to 120,982 miles in under twelve months confirms intensive recent driving, likely a mix of urban short trips and longer commutes. No suspicious gaps or plateaus appear in the record, so the odometer progression looks consistent and credible. Despite the clean 2025 result, the 2024 advisory on the offside front shock absorber warrants a close physical check. A light misting of oil on a damper can progress to full failure, particularly on a car that has since covered over 23,000 miles on the same roads. Inspect the shock for fresh oil weeping, uneven tyre wear on the front axle, and any knocking or rebound bounce over speed bumps. The rear suspension bushes and coil springs deserve equal scrutiny given the mileage, as high-mileage C1s commonly develop worn bushings that the MOT may not flag until play becomes excessive. The braking system and drivetrain should also be examined with this mileage in mind. At 120,982 miles, expect the brake discs, pads, and calipers to be near replacement age, especially if much of the mileage is urban stop-start driving. Check for binding rear calipers, uneven disc scoring, and handbrake effectiveness. The exhaust system and catalytic converter condition matter too, given the emissions compliance required at each test. A car this heavily used benefits from a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on the sills, subframe, and mounting points, as structural integrity can degrade faster on high-mileage city cars exposed to road salt and potholes.