2007 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · MD07 KLA

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy condition with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection conducted on 10 March 2026 at 79,196 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. This follows two years of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, suggesting the car is currently being maintained to a high standard of operational readiness. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,168 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage, with only 2,100 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026, and 3,833 miles between 2024 and 2025. While this low mileage reduces overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of rubber component degradation and brake corrosion due to long periods of inactivity between annual tests. A buyer should pay close attention to the issues identified during the February 2023 test at 70,126 miles, where the tester flagged corroded offside and nearside rear brake pipes alongside a worn offside front tyre. Although these were cleared in subsequent tests, a physical inspection is required to ensure the brake lines have been replaced rather than merely cleaned to hide the surface corrosion. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspector should also check for structural rust on the sills and wheel arches, and verify the condition of the suspension bushes and bushings, as these are common points of failure on older Citroen models that sit stationary for long periods.