2007 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · OW07 AHK

The most recent MOT in December 2022 at 155,112 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding a registration plate lamp and a front anti-roll bar bush. However, the maintenance trend shows a distinct shift from a period of clean records between 2015 and 2017 to a phase of significant mechanical decline. The 2021 test revealed three tyres with structural tears, a rough wheel bearing, binding service brakes, and inadequate parking brake effort, suggesting the vehicle suffered from a period of poor care or substandard repairs before being rectified. The mileage pattern is steady, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year across the full history. There are no gaps or periods of rapid accumulation that indicate the car was stood for long stretches or driven aggressively. The odometer reading of 155,112 miles at the time of the last test aligns with the vehicle's age, reflecting a typical usage profile for a 2007 Citroen C1. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension assembly, as the record flags recurring anti-roll bar issues including excessive play in pins and bushes, deteriorated rubber mountings, and worn ball joint dust covers. The 2021 failure also highlighted binding rear brakes and a rough wheel bearing, which are not consumable items. The structural tyre tears noted in 2021 suggest that if the car was not maintained during that period, the remaining tyres may also be compromised.