2008 Citroen C2 1.4L Petrol · SL08 YTF

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile characterized by a period of clean passes interrupted by a recent failure. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 105,985 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests an administrative anomaly or a non-mechanical failure reason that was not detailed. Prior to this, the trend between 2022 and 2024 showed a stable maintenance record with no advisories issued, indicating that the vehicle maintained its structural and mechanical integrity during that period of clean operation. At 18 years old, the recorded 105,985 miles represent an annual average of approximately 5,888 miles, which is significantly below the national average for a petrol. The data shows a consistent pattern of low usage, with a gap of only 6,928 miles between September 2022 and October 2023. However, the jump of 16,057 miles recorded between October 2023 and October 2024 indicates a recent increase in usage. Such low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which perish from age regardless of the distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches where these Citroen models are prone to rust over two decades. Since the record lacks detailed advisories for several years, it is vital to check for binding calipers or worn coil springs that may have been overlooked by the tester. The failure in October 2024 immediately following a pass requires further verification to ensure no underlying mechanical issues were merely masked for the subsequent retest.