2021 Citroen C1 Shine 1.0L Petrol · CY71 DPO

The Citroen C1 Shine presents as roadworthy following the January 2026 test cycle, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent examination on 15 January 2026 at 57,942 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failure entry carrying no listed defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven fail. Prior to that, the December 2024 test at 40,139 miles passed cleanly with no advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,600 miles, which is typical for a five-year-old vehicle of this class. The gap between the December 2024 test at 40,139 miles and the January 2026 test at 57,942 miles shows 17,803 miles added over thirteen months, a slightly elevated but unremarkable rate. The record is sparse, with only three entries and no advisories or recorded wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes across either pass. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT history offers no evidence either way on these points. The clean defect record means no recurring mechanical faults such as binding calipers, worn coil springs, or exhaust emissions failures have been flagged by testers. Given the low number of tests, the absence of advisories reflects only what was examined on two occasions rather than confirmed long-term care. The duplicate 15 January 2026 entries at identical mileage warrant a check of the DVSA portal to confirm the failure reason was procedural. If cleared, the car shows no recorded red flags, but the thin history means in-person checks of clutch wear, gearbox condition, and suspension compliance remain sensible before purchase.