2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · AA08 HRW

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 123,552 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from February 2023 to February 2025 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failure on 14 February 2023 at 105,674 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 105,675 miles and no defects listed on either entry, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,864 miles across the car's eighteen-year life. The records show steady yearly accumulation: 105,675 miles in February 2023, 112,310 in February 2024, 117,997 in February 2025, and 123,552 in February 2026. That is about 5,500 to 6,000 miles added each year with no gaps or sudden spikes. The clean advisories across all passes suggest the previous keeper kept on top of consumables and avoided letting wear items slide. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, the DVSA data alone shows no recurring mechanical or structural risks. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of the underside for structural rust and check the condition of brake discs and calipers, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture wear below test thresholds. The same applies to tyre sidewalls and suspension arm bushes, which can degrade between tests without triggering an advisory. The 2008 C1's history implies a careful owner who maintained the car to pass standard rather than deferring work. The one-day fail-and-pass in February 2023 with zero defects recorded is not a red flag for reliability. On the evidence of the record, this vehicle is a sound used buy for its age and mileage, pending a hands-on check of the items noted above.