2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · SE16 ASO

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, showing a recent trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 10 June 2026 at 42,773 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, the vehicle failed just three miles earlier due to a fractured offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a structural tear in the rear outer tyre. This pattern of failing on critical components like suspension links and tyre integrity suggests that repairs are often only carried out once a component has reached a point of failure. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 4,277 miles per year. The record shows steady, gradual growth from 15,989 miles in June 2019 to the current 42,773 miles in June 2026. This low usage pattern likely contributes to the recurring tyre issues. The data indicates a consistent trend of tyres cracking or perishing due to age and lack of use rather than tread wear, as seen in the consecutive advisories and failures from 2021 through 2025. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the exhaust system and braking components. The records show repeated issues with the exhaust, including a defective mounting and a worn flexi in July 2024, followed by a broken central front exhaust silencer in July 2025. This suggests the exhaust system may have underlying mounting or structural weaknesses. The July 2025 failure also flagged a seriously weakened front inner brake disc, indicating that while the mileage is low, the braking hardware may be subject to surface corrosion or age-related degradation. The recurring advisories regarding tyre perishing and suspension bushes, such as the worn front inner suspension arm bush noted in July 2024, suggest that rubber components are aging prematurely. Although the vehicle passed its most recent test, the history of fractured linkages and structural tyre damage warrants a close inspection of all suspension bushings, ball joints, and the complete condition of the tyre sidewalls to ensure no further age-related cracking is present.