2006 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · WN06 LLF

A notably clean and consistent roadworthiness record defines this C1, with three consecutive passes recorded on 11 March 2026, 3 March 2025, and 2 March 2024 all returned with no advisories or defects. The only interruption to this otherwise tidy run is a single fail dated 20 February 2023, which was followed the next day by a retest pass on 21 February 2023 after rectification of the issues. The defects that caused that failure were addressed promptly and have not recurred in any subsequent test, suggesting that the underlying problems were isolated rather than symptomatic of progressive deterioration. Given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage, this absence of repeat advisories on suspension, corrosion, or exhaust components is a positive indicator of structural and mechanical integrity. With 153,283 miles recorded over approximately twenty years, the annual accumulation rate works out at around 7,664 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small city car of this vintage and suggests steady, consistent use rather than long periods of inactivity or extremes of high-mileage driving. There are no significant gaps between MOT tests, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous road use throughout its life, which generally helps prevent the deterioration of seals, brakes, and suspension components that often occurs when vehicles are laid up for extended periods. The mileage progression between tests is steady rather than erratic, supporting the picture of regular but moderate use consistent with the urban environment for which the C1 was designed. The single advisory recorded across the entire history relates to an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, noted at both the February 2023 fail and the subsequent pass. This type of wear pattern is commonly linked to wheel alignment issues, particularly rear axle geometry or camber settings, and is also frequently seen on cars that carry heavy loads or experience frequent kerb contact. On a test drive, listen for any uneven tyre roar from the rear, particularly at motorway speeds, and visually inspect the offside rear tyre shoulder for excessive inner or outer edge wear. It would be prudent to check the tracking and examine all four tyres for similar uneven wear, as the original advisory may simply have flagged the most advanced case. The major defects from the 2023 failure are particularly relevant for any prospective buyer to investigate. Both rear brake pipes were recorded as excessively corroded, and although they were presumably replaced prior to the retest pass, brake line corrosion on a twenty-year-old vehicle can recur, especially in areas exposed to road salt and moisture such as along the underbody and behind the rear wheel arches. On inspection, crouch down and examine the visible sections of the brake lines for any surface rust, flaking, or weeping joints, paying close attention to the unions and the pipes running across the rear axle. The nearside front position lamp failure recorded at the same test is a relatively minor electrical item, but it is worth checking that all exterior lighting, including the side repeaters and number plate illumination, functions correctly. Beyond these specific points, given the high mileage for a vehicle of this class, pay particular attention on the test drive to the clutch pedal feel for any slipping under load, the steering for any knocking or vagueness over uneven surfaces which could indicate worn suspension linkages, and the brakes for any pulling to one side or grinding noises from the rear hubs that might suggest binding calipers following the recent pipe replacement work.