2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · SH60 OBY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward structural and fluid system degradation. The most recent test in November 2025 at 113,552 miles flagged corrosion on the offside rear vehicle structure or chassis within 30cm of a mounting. While this did not fail the axle-mount security, it represents a progression from previous mechanical issues such as the corroded rear brake pipe identified in the 2024 test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The car saw very low usage in its early life, recording only 13,613 miles by 2016. However, the rate of use increased significantly in later years, jumping nearly 18,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests and another 15,000 miles in the following year. This increase in mileage coincides with the appearance of more wear-related failures and corrosion issues that were absent in the decade. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the underbody, specifically focusing on the offside rear chassis area where corrosion was noted. The history shows a recurring issue with suspension components, starting with shock absorbers leaking oil as early as 2015 and progressing to serious leaks by 2017. The braking system also requires scrutiny, as the record indicates a history of pitted and scored discs in 2014 and 2022, alongside a corroded brake pipe more recently. The 2024 failure regarding exhaust lambda readings suggests the engine management system or sensors may be nearing failure, which should be verified during a test drive.