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MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2017 CITROEN C11.2L PETROL

HJ57 ELL

CITROEN C1 (2017, PETROL, 1200cc) — mileage recorded at 43,378. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
1200cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle is in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 43,378 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The car currently meets all minimum testing standards without outstanding advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Data shows a consistent pattern of use between December 2022 and November 2025, where the car covered roughly 10,000 miles over a three-year-and-month interval. This low annual mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based parts if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition, as the history reveals recurring issues with rubber. The December 2022 failure at 33,319 miles flagged a structural bulge in the nearside front tyre and perished offside rear rubber, followed by repeated advisories for the offside rear tyre in 2023 and 2024. While these are now resolved, the pattern suggests the vehicle may be prone to flat-spotting or sidewall cracking due to low usage. Additionally, verify the integrity of the windscreen for any chips or cracks to ensure the obstruction that caused the 2022 failure has been properly rectified and does not recur.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 May 2026, 21:07
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle is in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test in November 2025 at 43,378 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The car currently meets all minimum testing standards without outstanding advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Data shows a consistent pattern of use between December 2022 and November 2025, where the car covered roughly 10,000 miles over a three-year-and-month interval. This low annual mileage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based parts if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition, as the history reveals recurring issues with rubber. The December 2022 failure at 33,319 miles flagged a structural bulge in the nearside front tyre and perished offside rear rubber, followed by repeated advisories for the offside rear tyre in 2023 and 2024. While these are now resolved, the pattern suggests the vehicle may be prone to flat-spotting or sidewall cracking due to low usage. Additionally, verify the integrity of the windscreen for any chips or cracks to ensure the obstruction that caused the 2022 failure has been properly rectified and does not recur.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2017 Citroen C1 (HJ57 ELL), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to November 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.

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