2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FL58 VDP

The 2008 Citroen C1 currently holds a valid MOT certificate, with the most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 94,357 miles passing without a single defect. The maintenance trend remains stable, though the record exhibits a peculiar anomaly. The vehicle failed its pre-test inspection on 24 October 2025 with no defects recorded, only to pass cleanly a week later. This exact pattern repeated in October 2024, failing on the 18th with no defects before passing on the 24th. Such a sequence strongly suggests an aborted test or a procedural failure rather than a sudden mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,242 miles annually. Between the November 2022 test at 90,807 miles and the October 2024 test at 93,434 miles, the C1 covered just 2,627 miles over nearly two years. The odometer then plateaued, moving a mere 15 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Such sparse usage points to prolonged periods of standing, a condition that introduces specific mechanical risks despite the minimal wear on consumable components. With no recurring mechanical faults flagged in the official record, a buyer must focus on the risks associated with long-term static storage and age-related degradation. Inspect the tyres closely for date codes and sidewall cracking, as rubber perishes from age rather than mileage. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensure the calipers are not binding, a common issue when vehicles stand for extended periods. Examine the suspension bushes for perishing and look thoroughly underneath for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and subframes, as the undercarriage will have sat undisturbed for long durations.