2008 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PL08 WCJ

The Citroen C1 presents as roadworthy following its most recent DVSA test on 17 March 2026 at 65,181 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three annual tests supplied, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The owner cleared the 2026 and 2025 tests after initial administrative failures logged at identical mileages on the same dates, though no defects were cited either time, suggesting paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical concern. Recorded mileage sits at 65,181 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,621 miles per year and marking this as a low-use vehicle. The odometer moved from 57,745 miles at the March 2024 test to 59,997 in March 2025, then to 65,181 by March 2026, showing a mild recent rise of around 5,184 miles in the final year versus circa 2,250 previously. Such light annual covering paired with the same-day fail-and-pass pattern in 2025 and 2026 implies the car spent long periods stationary and was presented for test without prior preparation. Given the clean defect history, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion problems appear in the record. The absence of advisories across all three tests means the DVSA testers found nothing warranting monitoring on structural integrity or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody corrosion, suspension arm condition, and brake caliper operation, as MOT pass with no defects does not capture wear below test thresholds. The same-day failure entries at 59,997 and 65,180 miles with no defects listed point to non-mechanical test refusal or documentation mismatch rather than owner neglect of consumables. Low mileage and zero advisories suggest careful, if infrequent, use. Verify service history and check for tyre sidewall cracking or seized handbrake mechanisms from standing, as these are common on low-mileage cars left idle.