2017 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · SM67 ABF

The Citroen C1 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent examination. On 26 February 2026 at 25,813 miles, the DVSA tester passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the five annual tests from March 2022 to February 2026 remains entirely stable, with every test resulting in a pass and zero advisories noted. The mileage accumulation reflects exceptionally light use for a nine-year-old car. The record shows 12,568 miles at the 9 March 2022 test, rising to 15,190 miles by 13 March 2023, 18,117 miles by 11 March 2024, 21,926 miles by 3 March 2025, and 25,813 miles by 26 February 2026. That equates to an average annual increase of roughly 3,300 miles, well below typical fleet averages. No gaps exist between tests; the owner maintained continuous annual compliance. Low mileage of this nature suggests prolonged standing periods may have occurred, which can conceal intermittent corrosion or perished rubber components not evident during a static test. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation rather than wear-driven fatigue. The tester recorded no binding calipers or structural integrity concerns, yet a car with such low yearly use often suffers from seized handbrake mechanisms or flat-spotted tyres after long storage. We advise checking exhaust emissions hardware for internal rust and verifying that fluid intervals were honoured, as the records confirm only statutory tests, not service proof. Previous keepers clearly prioritised statutory compliance, with five consecutive passes indicating basic upkeep was not skipped. The absence of minor consumable advisories such as wiper blades or tyre tread wear implies either meticulous pre-test preparation or genuinely low deterioration. A prudent purchaser should still scrutinise underbody corrosion points and confirm the clutch and gearbox operate smoothly, given the drivetrain has seen limited thermal cycling across its life.