2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · SL10 AAK

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 86,793 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but inconsistent, as the record shows a pattern of immediate re-tests following failures. Specifically, the car failed on 27 November 2024 before passing on the same day, and it failed again in December 2025. The absence of recorded defects during these failures is atypical and suggests administrative errors or issues not captured in the digital summary. The mileage is low for a sixteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,425 miles per year. Usage has been particularly light between September 2022 and September 2023, with the odometer moving only 487 miles from 79,417 to 79,904. A more significant increase occurred between September 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered 3,021 miles. This pattern of low annual mileage often indicates a city car used for short trips, which can lead to premature battery degradation or carbon buildup in the engine. A physical inspection must focus on areas prone to neglect during periods of low usage. The buyer should check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewall cracking, which occur regardless of mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for corrosion on the underbody and sills is essential, as the MOT record provides no data on structural integrity or advisories. The braking system requires a manual check for sticking calipers or pitted discs, as low-mileage cars often suffer from brake binding. The buyer should also verify the current operational status of the vehicle, as it has remained without a pass certificate since December 2025. This gap in roadworthiness means the car cannot be legally driven on public roads until a new test is passed.