2015 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · PE65 POU

The official DVSA record for this 2015 Citroen C1 presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive annual tests from October 2022 through January 2026 all resulting in passes and zero recorded defects or advisories. This unbroken streak of clean sheets across the most recent half-decade of testing suggests the vehicle has remained mechanically compliant without any flagged wear items, corrosion concerns, or component deterioration reaching the threshold of an MOT advisory. The most recent examination on 21 January 2026 confirms this trajectory has been maintained into the current test cycle, indicating stable condition rather than any emerging deterioration that an inspector felt warranted even a minor notation. With 34,955 miles accumulated over an 11-year lifespan, this C1 has averaged approximately 3,178 miles annually, which is substantially below the typical mileage for a city car of this age and represents genuinely light usage. There are no significant gaps between annual tests that would suggest a prolonged period off the road (SORN), and the continuous testing history from 2022 onward indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use throughout. While low annual mileage reduces wear on high-stress components such as the clutch, brake friction material, and engine internals, it can conversely bring its own considerations, particularly where components deteriorate through age rather than use, such as rubber seals, flexible boots, and exterior body protection against corrosion. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of any advisories across multiple tests means there are no specific flagged components to investigate, but a physical inspection should still focus on the areas most likely to show age-related wear on a vehicle of this profile. Pay particular attention to the condition of the suspension bushes, particularly the front wishbone and anti-roll bar linkages, by listening for any clonking or knocking over uneven road surfaces and feeling for vagueness in the steering response. Examine the brake discs for any lipping or corrosion around the outer edges, which is common on lightly used vehicles that may have accumulated surface rust from short journeys combined with infrequent heavy braking, and verify the pedal feels firm without any excessive travel or judder under load. A thorough road test should also include a careful listen for any timing chain or valve train rattle from the small-capacity three-cylinder engine on a cold start, as well as monitoring the exhaust for any blue smoke on overrun that could indicate worn valve stem oil seals, a known vulnerability on ageing low-mileage engines. Check the underside of the vehicle, particularly around the rear axle and suspension mounting points, for any bubbling paintwork or emerging corrosion that may not yet have reached the advisory threshold but could indicate the early stages of structural degradation. Finally, confirm that all electrical systems operate correctly, including the cooling fan, lighting, and infotainment, and verify the service history documentation corroborates the recorded mileage to ensure the odometer reading is genuine.