2019 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · WR69 FSF

A clean run of four consecutive MOT passes establishes this C1's roadworthiness position, though the most recent test on 18 November 2025 introduced the first advisories on file. Both rear tyres were flagged for slight damage, cracking or perishing, and both front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened at that stage. The central front item removed from the driver's view prior to test is administrative rather than mechanical, but the four advisories together represent the first signs of consumable wear emerging on what was previously an unmarked record. The progression from three clean tests to a pass accompanied by multiple advisories is consistent with a vehicle entering the phase where original-equipment brake discs and tyres begin to deteriorate. With four annual tests recorded from 2022 through 2025 and 16,848 miles accumulated over seven years, the car is running at roughly 2,400 miles per year. No gaps in the testing history suggest a continuous SORN or off-road period, and the mileage progression across the recorded tests appears steady rather than displaying the kind of sudden jump that would indicate a discrepancy. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on internal combustion components, clutches and transmission synchros, but introduces its own mechanical considerations. Standing periods can lead to moisture accumulation in the exhaust, premature ageing of exterior rubber components, and surface corrosion on exposed brake and suspension hardware. The fact that brake disc pitting and tyre perishing have both appeared now, after years of minimal use, fits that pattern of components degrading through age and weather exposure rather than through heavy service. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas on inspection should be the front braking system, given the scored discs noted on the nearside and offside. On a test drive, listen for any binding or juddering through the steering wheel under moderate braking, and check whether the car pulls to either side when the brakes are applied firmly from speed. Inspect the disc faces directly for lipping at the outer edge, which would indicate the discs are nearing their minimum thickness, and feel whether the brake pedal returns smoothly without sponginess or excessive travel. The rear tyres flagged for cracking should be examined closely on both sidewalls and the tread face for any signs of sidewall bulging, age-related cracking, or uneven wear patterns, and the spare should be checked for matching condition and age. Low-mileage C1s of this era can also suffer from seized rear brake mechanisms through lack of regular use, so confirm the rear wheels turn freely by hand when jacked and that the handbrake holds firmly on a slope. Given the annual mileage, it is worth exercising the car thoroughly during any inspection rather than relying solely on a short drive. A prolonged run at sustained speed will help reveal issues that only surface once the engine reaches full operating temperature, including any hesitation from the small three-cylinder unit, unusual vibrations through the pedals or floor, and exhaust drone or rattling that might suggest internal corrosion from condensation sitting in the system during quieter periods. Listen over uneven road surfaces for clonking or knocking from the front suspension, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar links or top mounts, and check that the steering returns to centre promptly without wandering. With the brake and tyre advisories fresh, budgeting for replacement front discs and a pair of rear tyres in the near term is a reasonable expectation, but the absence of any structural, suspension or exhaust advisories across the full MOT history is the more reassuring element of this vehicle's record.