2015 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · LL65 AWO

The most recent DVSA MOT test recorded on 21 October 2025 shows a PASS with no defects or advisories noted, following immediately after a failed test on the preceding day, 20 October 2025, which also records no specific defects. The reason for this anomaly is not detailed in the official record but the rapid retest and clean pass strongly suggest a minor item was addressed or a retest was simply required for procedural reasons rather than a substantive mechanical failure. Looking back across the documented history, the vehicle has passed every other test cleanly, with passes recorded in November 2022, October 2023, and November 2024, all without advisories. This represents a consistently stable and well-maintained MOT profile with no recorded wear items or developing concerns flagged by examiners over a three-year period. The recorded mileage of 55,843 miles on an eleven-year-old vehicle equates to an average of roughly 5,077 miles annually, which is notably low and suggests either limited daily use or extended periods of standing. For a vehicle of this age, low annual mileage can be a mixed blessing; whilst major drivetrain and wear components such as the clutch, engine internals, and gearbox may show less mechanical wear, prolonged standing can introduce its own set of age-related degradation issues that high-mileage equivalents would not suffer from. Given the low annual mileage and the vehicle's age, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to issues associated with limited use rather than high-mileage wear. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking caused by age rather than tread wear alone, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age regardless of mileage, and tyres older than six years from their DOT date stamp should be regarded with caution. The braking system, although unlikely to show pad wear at this mileage, may suffer from corrosion on the brake discs from standing, particularly on the nearside, and sticking or binding calipers are common on lightly-used vehicles; during a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding, or pulling to one side under braking. The 12V battery is also a prime candidate for replacement on age grounds, as batteries typically degrade after five to seven years, and a weak battery may not be flagged on MOT but will cause starting issues, particularly in colder conditions; a battery health check is strongly recommended. Finally, attention should turn to the time-based servicing items that do not necessarily correlate with mileage. Coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil all degrade through age and moisture absorption rather than use, and a Citroen C1 of this vintage should have had a brake fluid change within the last two to three years due to its hygroscopic nature, with the cooling system ideally serviced in line with manufacturer schedules. The timing chain or cam belt history should be verified, as the C1 is known to use chain-driven units on some variants but service intervals for the auxiliary drive belt remain critical. The exhaust system should be physically inspected for corrosion at mounting points and joints, as eleven years of exposure to road salt and moisture can perforate silencers and downpipes even on low-mileage examples. Verify the service book stamps and request evidence of recent work, as a clean MOT history combined with confirmed recent servicing by a reputable garage will provide the strongest reassurance of overall mechanical soundness.