2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FN60 RYJ

The Citroen C1 currently holds a failed MOT status from the 9 March 2026 test at 92,913 miles, with no defects formally recorded against that failure. The maintenance trend across the last three years is unstable, showing repeated fail-pass cycles on the same test dates. In March 2024 the car failed then passed at 83,981 miles, and in March 2025 it failed at 88,442 miles before passing at 88,443 miles the same day. The most recent 2026 failure with zero logged defects suggests an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a clear mechanical fault, but the pattern of repeated failures undermines confidence in consistent roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 92,913 at 16 years old averages roughly 5,807 miles per year, which is low for the age. The DVSA data shows gentle annual accumulation: 83,981 miles in March 2024, 88,443 in March 2025, and 92,913 by March 2026, a gain of about 4,470 miles over the final year. No large gaps or sudden spikes appear. The sparse record with no advisories or defects logged across passes and failures gives little insight into consumable wear or structural condition, though low use can mask perished rubber bushes, corroded brake pipes, or standing-water rust if the car sat idle for long periods. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension arms, track rod ends, and subframe for corrosion given the age and lack of recorded advisories. The tester should confirm brake disc thickness, caliper operation, and handbrake efficiency, since binding or imbalanced brakes would not show in the clean records. Exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall cracking also warrant checks, as 16-year-old rubber and aged catalysts degrade regardless of low mileage. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass outcomes in 2024 and 2025 imply previous owners addressed faults quickly or used convenient test centres, but the 2026 failure with no defects demands clarification from the seller. Until the outstanding failure is resolved and a fresh test confirms roadworthiness, the vehicle should not be considered fit for road use.