2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · MV09 XCG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of initial MOT failures. The most recent test on 09 October 2025 at 142,837 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues to maintain compliance. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three successful tests indicates that the vehicle currently sits in a clean mechanical state regarding standard DVSA testing parameters. At 17 years old, the 142,837 recorded miles represent an average of approximately 8,400 miles per annum. This aligns closely with typical UK usage for a small city car of this era. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 6,900 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seal degradation and brake corrosion issues. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age-related wear that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Given the mileage and age, checking the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is essential, as these often perish before failing inspection. While the MOT record is clean, the structural integrity of the chassis and sills should be verified for corrosion, which is common on this model. Inspect the brake lines for signs of weeping or surface rust to ensure the clean MOT history reflects a truly well-maintained braking system.