2008 Citroen C1 1.4L Diesel · DU08 AED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 149,544 miles passed with no defects recorded. This clean result follows a consistent pattern of passes over the last three years, suggesting the car is being kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards. Mileage accumulation has increased significantly in the last two years. Between 9 January 2024 and 3 January 2025, the vehicle covered 17,079 miles. This trend continued into the most recent period, with 25,234 miles added between January 2025 and January 2026. While the lifetime average of 8,308 miles per year is typical for a 2008 model, the recent surge in usage puts higher immediate demand on the drivetrain and consumables. The MOT record is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age and mileage, showing no advisories or defects since March 2023. The failure on 8 March 2023 was resolved within a week, though the record does not specify the fault. Such a lack of flagged issues on an 18-year-old Citroen C1 is atypical and suggests either a very diligent maintenance regime or a lenient testing history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas prone to age-related degradation that MOT testers sometimes overlook. Prioritise checking for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis, as well as the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. Given the recent high-mileage usage, a manual check of the brake disc thickness and tyre tread depth is necessary to ensure these consumables are not nearing the end of their service life.