2006 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · ML06 HVG

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised following the most recent test result. While the car maintained a perfectly consistent record of clean passes for four consecutive years, the failure on 14 November 2025 at 80,154 miles indicates a sudden break in its maintenance trend. Because no specific defects were listed for that final failure, it suggests a significant mechanical failure or a safety-critical component that emerged shortly after the previous successful inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 11,882 miles, representing a steady and infrequent pattern of roughly 3,000 miles annually. This low usage often implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes and brake seals degrading due to age and long stationary periods rather than mileage. A prospective buyer must investigate the specific cause of the November 2025 failure before proceeding. Given the age of the vehicle and the lack of previous recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus heavily on structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and wheel arches for corrosion which are common failure points on this model. The buyer should also check for seized brake calipers or perished rubber hoses, as low-mileage vehicles are prone to fluid stagnation and component hardening that does not show up in mileage history until a failure occurs.