2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LF13 WPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging component wear. While the most recent test in December 2024 at 42,162 miles passed, it introduced several advisories that were absent in the previous two clean tests. This indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related degradation and corrosion are beginning to require attention, moving from a stable state to one where proactive maintenance is necessary despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,243 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2022 at 38,814 miles and April 2023 at 41,421 miles, suggesting the car sat stationary for long periods. This low usage often leads to the premature failure of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the nearside rear tyre noted by the tester during the December 2024 inspection. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension closely, as the failure in April 2023 revealed excessively worn bushings on both front suspension arm pins and anti-roll bar linkages. Although these were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the later appearance of pitted and scored front brake discs in 2024 suggests the braking system is suffering from surface oxidation. The reported corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe is a specific concern, as the presence of grease can mask deeper structural decay of the metal line which could lead to a future failure if not cleaned or replaced.