2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · M60 DAK

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring corrosion and structural concerns. While the most recent test on 30 April 2026 at 88,580 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged significant issues including corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes covered in grease, alongside a defective central exhaust mounting. These specific faults were also present during the failed test on 18 April 2023, indicating that the brake pipe corrosion has persisted for three years without effective remediation. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 15,081 miles in May 2020 to 88,580 miles in April 2026. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures has increased as the vehicle has aged, particularly regarding consumables and suspension components. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough underside inspection, specifically focusing on the brake lines and the exhaust system. The history reveals a pattern of corrosion affecting brake pipes dating back to 2021, and a serious failure in April 2023 involving a corroded and weakened offside front Macpherson strut. The 2022 record also noted a corroded front subframe, which suggests the vehicle is susceptible to structural rust. Further attention should be paid to the suspension and braking systems. The record shows a history of noisy wheel bearings, leaking shock absorbers, and distorted road wheels. Given the recent failures involving headlamp aim and position lamps, the electrical integrity of the lighting cluster should also be verified. The recurrence of tyre tread depth failures suggests that previous owners may have deferred basic consumable maintenance.