2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · AE63 VVL

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 November 2025 at 64,567 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the vehicle passed every test cleanly, with no advisories or defects noted at any stage. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2013 car. The odometer read 48,582 miles at the 29 November 2022 test, rose to 51,338 by 17 November 2023, then 57,504 on 28 November 2024, and 64,567 on 24 November 2025. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year across the recorded period, below the typical 8,000 to 10,000 for the class. The clean record with no flagged wear items suggests light use and consistent annual testing by an owner who kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still verify in person what the MOT cannot capture. Low mileage and long standing periods risk perished rubber components such as suspension bushes and door seals, plus flat-spotted tyres from storage. The tester logged no corrosion or structural concerns, but a 13-year-old bodyshell warrants a visual check of sills, subframes, and suspension mounts for hidden rust. Brake discs and calipers show no recorded binding or wear, yet the 2025 pass with a same-day failure hints at a paperwork error rather than a fault. Inspect the V5C and test certificate to confirm the pass stands. Given the sparse history, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the emissions and drivetrain match the clean record.