2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LR63 PZY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 101,384 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior at 101,294 miles. That failure identified significant issues including worn front brake components, a major exhaust leak, and emissions failures. Although these were addressed to secure the pass, the recurring faults suggest the owner only performs repairs when the MOT fails. The mileage progression is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 11,000 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, which accounts for the accelerated wear seen on consumables noted in the final test. Between December 2022 and August 2023, the car covered only 2,147 miles, indicating a period of lower usage. The steady mileage trajectory suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left sitting stationary for long durations. A buyer must closely inspect the front braking system and exhaust assembly. The record shows that in 2025, both front brake pads and discs were pitted or scored, and a major exhaust leak prevented an emissions test from completing. The nearside rear wheel bearing was also flagged as noisy in August 2025; this should be checked for play or audible humming to ensure it has been replaced or lubricated. The history also highlights a trend of poor tyre maintenance, with multiple advisories for tread reaching legal limits across 2022 and 2025. You should verify the remaining depth on all four tyres and check the sidewalls for perishing or cracking, as noted in 2024. The persistent oil leak mentioned in the 2025 test requires a visual inspection of the undercarriage to determine if it is a minor seal weeping or a more significant leak that could lead to low oil levels over time.