2011 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · CY61 ETF

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent DVSA test on 20 May 2025 at 58,006 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in May 2024, May 2023, and April 2022 all passed cleanly, showing no worsening pattern across the recorded history. The mileage record shows light use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 52,333 miles in April 2022, rose to 54,414 by May 2023, 56,436 by May 2024, and 58,006 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 1,600 to 1,900 miles added per year, well below the typical national average. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods are likely, which can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop even when the car appears lightly worn. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT history records no advisories on structural integrity or exhaust emissions but cannot confirm absence of latent rust. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers across the five years, yet standing vehicles often conceal stiff handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres. Verify the actual condition of brake discs and tyre sidewalls before purchase. The duplicate 20 May 2025 entries with a fail then pass on identical mileage warrant a check of the DVSA certificate to confirm the active record is the clean pass. Previous owners kept the consumables and mechanical items within test limits, but the low mileage implies basic upkeep may have been minimal rather than proactive.