2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · VN16 ABZ

Based on the DVSA record, the car last passed its MOT on 19 February 2026 at 134,931 miles with no defects and no advisories. This clean pass is the most recent outcome, and the overall pattern across the five recorded tests is stable rather than worsening. There is an unusual entry on the same date, 19 February 2026, showing an initial failure at the same mileage, but with no defects recorded; this most likely indicates a clerical or procedural re-test rather than a genuine mechanical fault, since the subsequent pass is entirely clean. The mileage history shows steady, high annual use. The car covered roughly 9,956 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, then a further 5,373 miles in under four months before the February 2026 test. Over ten years, the recorded figure of approximately 13,493 miles per year is above the UK average and points to sustained motorway or regular daily driving rather than occasional use. There are no glaring gaps in the record, so the car has clearly been kept in continuous service and tested annually without any lapse in coverage. Notably, none of the five tests recorded any defects, advisories, or corrosion warnings. That is a strong sign that suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and structural integrity have all been kept in acceptable condition during the ownership period. However, at over 134,000 miles, a buyer should still inspect the car in person for condition that the MOT test does not fully cover. Pay particular attention to tyre tread depth, brake pad wear, and the state of the clutch and drivetrain, as these items often wear out rapidly on a high-mileage city car such as the C1. The clean history is encouraging, but the mileage itself demands a hands-on check of the suspension components for play and any signs of binding calipers or uneven disc wear that can appear between tests.