2007 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · HW56 AFV

The Citroen C1 presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 4 August 2023 at 116,063 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle carries no advisories or defects in any test, and the only blemishes are two administrative failures logged immediately before passes in July 2022 and July 2023, both at near-identical mileages and with no defects recorded. These pre-pass failures suggest clerical or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 116,063 miles against a 2007 build, equating to roughly 6,100 miles per year, which is typical for the age. Mileage advanced from 100,571 in June 2021 to 106,189 by July 2022, then to 116,063 by August 2023, reflecting steady low-to-moderate annual use with no abrupt accumulation. The record is sparse, containing only five entries over three years, and the clean defect history offers little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car is nineteen years old and has likely faced winter road salt. The absence of advisories does not exempt a 2007 chassis from age-related fatigue invisible to a pass-only test. Verify the reason for the 2022 and 2023 zero-defect failures, as repeated test rejections without noted faults often point to documentation errors rather than owner diligence. Check tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and exhaust emissions in person before purchase. The low annual mileage may have allowed rubber and fluid degradation through standing rather than wear. Given the clean MOT trail, the prior keeper appears to have maintained basic test compliance, though the sparse record limits insight into intermediate servicing.