2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · PN16 TWD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in June 2025 at 48,294 miles secured a pass, yet several wear-related items were flagged for attention. While the car passed its latest inspection, the previous failure in June 2024 due to an insecure front exhaust system and perished anti-roll bar links suggests that mechanical components are only addressed once they reach a point of MOT test failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between June 2022 (30,114 miles) and June 2024 (42,584 miles), where the car covered over 12,000 miles in two years. This low-use pattern explains the 2023 advisory where all four tyres were noted out for rubber perishing and cracking, a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods rather than suffering from high road mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar drop links have appeared as a recurring fault in both 2024 and 2025. The 2025 report also noted pitted and scored front brake discs, which often occurs on low-mileage cars where rust is not cleared by frequent braking. You should verify the exhaust system to ensure the repair from the 2024 failure was properly secured and check the current tyres for further signs of dry degradation, as the history shows a pattern of age-related rubber failure.