2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · FP09 HVT

This 2009 Citroen C1 presents a solid and stable maintenance record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 September 2025 at 94,488 miles, passed with zero defects. This clean bill of health, maintained consistently over the last several years, indicates a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order with no recurring or worsening faults. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. The car has covered roughly 5,558 miles per year on average, which is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle. Looking at the intervals, the car saw significant use between August 2020 (56,316 miles) and August 2021 (75,566 miles), adding nearly 20,000 miles in a single year. However, usage dropped sharply after that point, with only 14,447 miles added between August 2021 and June 2024, and a mere 4,475 miles between June 2024 and September 2025. This suggests the car may have spent extended periods stationary in recent years, which can pose its own risks despite the low overall mileage. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but a physical inspection remains essential. Given the low annual mileage and potential for long stationary periods, a buyer should carefully check the condition of all tyres for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, which is common on lightly used vehicles and can cause binding or uneven braking. Examine the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, paying close attention to suspension mounting points, subframes, and the exhaust system, as these can deteriorate from standing rather than use. The suspension bushes and coil springs should also be checked for deterioration, particularly if the car has spent time parked on uneven surfaces.