2012 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · YP62 YJV

The 2012 Citroen C1 presents a stable and improving mechanical picture. The most recent MOT on 28 May 2025 at 40,871 miles passed cleanly with zero advisories or defects, a marked contrast to the failures recorded in late 2022. This suggests the previous owner addressed the safety-critical items promptly and has since maintained the car to a reasonable standard. The trend is clearly resolving rather than worsening. At roughly 2,919 miles per year, this is a notably low-mileage example for a fourteen-year-old city car. The record shows a modest but consistent climb from 33,636 miles in December 2022 to 40,871 miles by May 2025, averaging around 2,900 miles annually over that period. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, indicating regular, light use rather than prolonged standing. The MOT history itself is complete and consecutive, with no missing annual tests, which supports a pattern of responsible ownership. The December 2022 failure is the key area for a buyer's attention. That test flagged an excessively corroded offside main brake pipe, worn front brake pads below 1.5 mm, and a defective wiper assembly. Brake pipe corrosion on a low-mileage, inner-city car often points to standing time or salt exposure, so a buyer should physically inspect the underside and brake lines for any returning rust, particularly around the offside rear area where the defect was noted. The clean pass in May 2025 indicates the pipes were replaced, but verifying the quality of that repair is sensible. Beyond the braking system, the 2024 advisory for worn front tyres on both edges points to possible tracking or suspension bush wear, common on small front-wheel-drive cars used for short urban trips. A buyer should check the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear and have a garage inspect the front suspension bushes and tracking. Given the low mileage and recent clean pass, structural rust is unlikely to be advanced, but a thorough underbody check remains prudent on any twelve-year-old vehicle.