2007 Citroen C2 1.1L Petrol · WM07 KFD

The most recent MOT on 27 October 2022 was passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle’s immediate roadworthiness is satisfactory. Over the past six years the MOT record shows a pattern of significant failures in 2020, 2021 and early 2022 – notably engine management illumination, exhaust leaks, brake binding and lighting faults – each of which was subsequently rectified to achieve a clean pass. This trajectory suggests that the vehicle has been subject to remedial work and that its maintenance condition is now stabilising, although the history of major faults warrants a careful inspection of the systems that previously failed. At 116,794 mi the car averages just over 6,000 mi per annum, which is typical for a 19‑year‑old small hatchback. The mileage does not point to excessive wear, but the relatively low annual usage also implies periods of inactivity. Intermittent standing can promote corrosion of suspension components, brake discs and calipers, as well as the gradual degradation of rubber items such as hoses, seals and tyre sidewalls. The mileage figure therefore supports a focus on age‑related condition rather than high‑wear mileage concerns. A prospective buyer should verify that the engine management light remains extinguished and that no fault codes are stored; a live scan will confirm the health of the lambda (oxygen) sensor and the overall ECU operation. The anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover that previously failed should be inspected for integrity and for any signs of rust or damaged bushings that could produce clunking noises over bumps. Headlamp output and aim must be checked, as reduced intensity was recorded, and the lighting circuit should be tested for proper operation of both dipped and main beams. The rear exhaust system should be examined for any lingering leaks or cracked silencer sections, and a short test‑drive should reveal any unusual exhaust noises or a noticeable drop in fuel efficiency that could indicate a lingering emission fault. Given the vehicle’s age, the suspension coil springs noted as corroded in 2018 should be inspected for surface rust and structural integrity, and the condition of all suspension bushes should be assessed for play or cracking. Tyre tread depth must be measured and the sidewalls examined for age‑related cracking, especially if the tyres have not been rotated recently. The brake calipers, particularly the rear units that were previously reported as excessively binding, should be checked for seized pistons, uneven pad wear and disc corrosion; pedal feel on a test‑drive should be firm and free of pulsation. Finally, a 19‑year‑old 12 V battery is likely approaching the end of its service life, so a load test is advisable, and all service‑interval fluids – engine oil, coolant, brake and power‑steering fluids – should be refreshed if they have not been changed within the manufacturer’s calendar schedule. A full service book review will help confirm that these time‑based items have been addressed.