2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · MJ60 ATN

The 2010 Citroen C1 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2 October 2023 at 96,020 miles resulting in a clean pass and zero defects recorded. That outcome follows a pattern of consistent passes in 2020, 2021, and 2022, with only two failed tests in the entire history, both of which recorded no defects and appear to have been administrative or procedural retests rather than mechanical failures. The vehicle has remained roadworthy across every substantive inspection, suggesting attentive ownership and no unresolved mechanical or structural concerns. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. Between October 2020 at 91,712 miles and October 2023 at 96,020 miles, the car covered approximately 4,300 miles over three years, averaging roughly 1,400 miles annually during that window. That is notably lower than the overall lifetime average of around 6,000 miles per year, indicating the vehicle saw reduced use in its most recent period. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests shows just 1,381 miles added in twelve months, reinforcing the picture of light, local use. No anomalous jumps or suspicious drops appear in the odometer record. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The C1 is a city car prone to corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, particularly around the rear beam and front strut towers, so a close check for rust is essential even when MOT testers have not flagged it. Suspension bushes and coil springs on a 16-year-old small car may show age-related deterioration that does not always trigger a failure. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve attention given the stop-start nature of urban driving, and tyre condition should be verified since uneven wear can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not always visible in a test bay. The exhaust system, particularly the flexible section and mounting rubbers, should be inspected for corrosion and leaks. A short test drive will reveal any clutch slip, gearbox whine, or engine hesitation that a static MOT inspection would not capture.