2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PE08 AEF

The 2026‑06‑24 MOT at 88,045 miles resulted in a pass, confirming the Citroën C1 is presently roadworthy despite a series of minor defects including slightly distorted front and rear road wheels, a marginally defective near‑side headlamp, a front oil leak, and corrosion of the suspension mounting areas and seat‑belt anchorage points. The preceding 2026‑06‑22 failure highlighted excessive oil leakage from the engine filter and noticeable play in the off‑side front wheel bearing, both of which appear to have been rectified for the latest test, indicating a mixed trend where recurring minor faults persist but no major safety concerns have emerged. At 18 years of age and 88,045 recorded miles the vehicle averages roughly 4,891 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age and suggests periods of limited use or extended standing rather than rapid mileage accumulation; the mileage progression from 47,253 miles in 2020 to 88,045 miles in 2026 shows steady, incremental increases without any abrupt jumps. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the suspension mounting brackets on both outer sills for excessive corrosion, verify the play and noise in the front wheel bearings, examine the road wheels for distortion or impact damage, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, check the front oil leak source and ensure it is not excessive, and confirm the integrity of the seat‑belt anchorage points and surrounding sill structure; while the recent pass shows brakes and emissions are currently within limits, a physical check of the suspension components and bearing condition remains essential.