2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · ST09 MXF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on September 3, 2025 with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently avoided recorded advisories or failures over the last three years. While the failures in September 2024 and 2025 were immediately followed by passes at the same mileage readings, these suggest minor non-compliance issues or consumable-related failures that were quickly rectified before the retest rather than a pattern of deep mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. There is a significant discrepancy in the data between the September 2023 test at 136,020 miles and the September 2024 test at 116,654 miles, which shows a regression of nearly 20,000 miles. This likely indicates a clerical error by the tester during the 2024 inspection. However, the subsequent increase of 19,221 miles between September 2024 and 2025 reflects a period of high usage that places accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. Given the age and high mileage, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the sills and rear wheel arches where these models frequently develop corrosion. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, as these components often degrade at this mileage. Although the record shows no current advisories, checking the brake system is essential to ensure that the accumulated mileage has not led to binding calipers or thinning discs that have not yet triggered a failure threshold.