2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · N6 TNE

The Citroen C1 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 16 March 2026 at 80,169 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the five-year record, with consecutive passes in March 2023, March 2024, March 2025 and the latest 2026 examination. The lone anomaly is a failed test logged on the same date earlier that day at 80,165 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects; this points to an administrative rejection or a rectified trivial non-compliance cleared within hours rather than a mechanical deterioration. The vehicle displays low usage for a 2009 model, covering roughly 4,716 miles per year across its lifespan. From the 3 March 2023 test at 59,509 miles to the 15 March 2024 test at 66,948 miles, the owner added 7,439 miles. The following year to 21 March 2025 saw 7,697 miles accrued, reaching 74,645 miles. In the final pre-current period, the car covered 5,524 miles to the March 2026 pass at 80,169 miles. No dramatic accumulation spikes or dormant gaps appear in the recorded intervals; the sparse but clean history shows disciplined annual testing and modest urban or occasional use. Despite the absence of advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, a 17-year-old chassis demands physical scrutiny of structural integrity and time-related degradation. The tester flagged nothing on exhaust emissions or binding calipers, yet rubber components and underbody protection may have succumbed to environmental ageing while the car stood lightly used. Prospective owners should lift the vehicle to check subframe rust, inspect flexible brake hoses, and verify handbrake efficiency. Low mileage can mask perished seals and flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage. The consistent MOT attendance each March with no recorded faults suggests a keeper who maintained statutory compliance but possibly deferred voluntary servicing; the anomalous failure without defects warrants a DVSA clarification request. Overall, the C1 offers a stable mechanical profile, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent for age-related wear not captured by the test.