2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CV59 UOP

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy following the most recent pass on 23 March 2026 at 152,771 miles, with the underlying maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The vehicle cleared its final test without defects after two earlier consecutive failures on 20 March 2026 and 20 March 2025, both at identical mileages to their subsequent passes and both recording no defects. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical deterioration. Annual mileage sits at a typical 8,987 per year for a 17-year-old car, with the record showing 135,698 miles in March 2024, rising to 149,229 by March 2025 and 152,771 by March 2026. The 13,531-mile jump between 2024 and 2025 is above the annual average, then usage dropped to under 3,550 miles in the following year. The DVSA data is sparse, listing only passes and defect-free failures with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and the absence of any advisory history that might mask latent rot. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass cycles at 149,229 and 152,756 miles suggest the previous owners used the test lane to rectify minor non-mechanical rejections, so verify the V5C and test certificates match the recorded dates. Check coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition in person, as the clean record provides no early warning of consumable wear.