2007 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · WY02 EVE

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing structural corrosion and deferred component replacement. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 100,400 miles passed, the tester flagged a corroded front sub-frame and pitted front brake discs. Although these issues were not classified as seriously weakened, the presence of rust on the structural sub-frame indicates an ongoing process of degradation that requires close monitoring to prevent a future structural failure. At 100,400 miles, this 19-year-old Citroen has averaged approximately 5,284 miles per year. This low annual mileage suggests light use but often leads to the dry rot of rubber components and accelerated corrosion on stationary parts. The gap between the November 2023 test and December 2024 test shows an accumulation of roughly 9,200 miles, yet the failure in December 2024 due to illegal front tyre tread and multiple bulb failures indicates that the owner only addresses faults upon an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame to ensure the corrosion noted in 2025 has not progressed beyond a surface level. The history also reveals excessive corrosion on rear brake pipes in late 2023; these must be verified to ensure they were actually replaced and are not showing signs of thinning. Given that the front brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored in both 2024 and 2025, they are nearing the functional limit and require replacement to ensure consistent braking performance and safety.