2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · J10 TAL

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 March 2026 at 73,272 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four subsequent annual tests back to March 2023 all passed cleanly. The lone failure on 24 January 2023 at 22,079 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or emissions-retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed twelve days later. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,327 per year for a ten-year-old car. The record shows low early use, with only 22,080 miles by February 2023, then a sharp rise to 38,365 by March 2024, 57,370 by March 2025, and 73,272 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 15,000 to 19,000 miles per year across the last three years, more than double the earlier rate. The DVSA data itself is sparse on faults, with no advisories or component wear flagged at any stage. Given the clean test history, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items the MOT does not deeply assess. Prioritise brake disc thickness, suspension bush condition, and coil spring integrity, since the jump in annual mileage accelerates wear on these parts. Check underneath for corrosion to structural members and inspect exhaust emissions hardware, as higher recent use can expose latent deterioration the annual test missed. The absence of recorded advisories across ten years suggests previous owners kept the car to minimum legal standard rather than proactively replacing worn items. Verify service history against the mileage steps, and confirm the January 2023 failure cause with DVSA, before completing purchase.