CITROEN C12005 · 1.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 103,164 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. Following a single failure in March 2023, the vehicle has completed three consecutive annual tests without a single advisory item, suggesting that previous mechanical issues have been effectively rectified. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. Data shows a significant jump of 16,023 miles between February 2025 and February 2026, contrasted with a more consistent interval of roughly 9,000 miles between 2023 and 2025. This pattern suggests periods of light use followed by more recent intensive operation, though low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake seals due to the vehicle sitting stationary. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear arches where the Citroen C1 is prone to corrosion. Given the age and low usage, the inspector should also check for perished suspension bushes and split rubber boots that may not trigger an MOT failure but accelerate wear. The brakes should be examined for binding calipers or pitted discs, as low-mile vehicles often suffer from surface rust on the friction surfaces if not driven regularly.