2013 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · ST13 AEK

This 2013 Citroen C1 demonstrates an exceptionally strong roadworthiness status supported by a steadily improving maintenance trend. In the most recent test conducted on January 20, 2026, at 69,677 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects or advisories recorded. This clean pass mirrors the preceding inspections on January 22, 2025, at 67,627 miles, and January 23, 2024, at 66,699 miles. A minor administrative hiccup occurred on January 16, 2023, resulting in a same-day pass at 64,388 miles, but overall the recent history shows complete compliance and mechanical diligence without any lingering structural or wear-related failures. The vehicle has accumulated 69,677 miles across its thirteen-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,360 miles annually. This low mileage profile indicates light domestic use rather than commercial deployment, sitting well below the national average. Annual testing intervals remain exceptionally consistent, with examinations occurring every twelve months without extended gaps or periods of statutory off-road inactivity. Such steady usage patterns imply the car has been driven regularly enough to prevent the battery, exhaust system, and braking components from suffering the stagnation degradation typically seen in low-mileage vehicles. Prospective buyers should still conduct a thorough physical examination of the chassis, exhaust mounts, and suspension components despite the spotless digital record. Urban hatchbacks like this frequently encounter pothole damage that can compromise lower suspension arms, drop links, and coil springs before they manifest as MOT failures. The braking system requires manual inspection for uneven disc wear and caliper binding, as low annual mileages can occasionally cause sliding pins to seize from underuse. Checking the subframe for surface corrosion remains prudent given the age of the vehicle.