2016 Citroen C1 1.2L Petrol · YP66 ACF

This Citroën C1 has demonstrated consistent MOT compliance over its recent history, with the most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 41,227 miles resulting in a clean pass—no defects or advisories recorded. The absence of recurring failures or advisories in the past two tests (2024 and 2025) suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a basic level without major mechanical neglect. However, the duplicate entry for the 2024 test—one pass and one failure at the same mileage—indicates either an administrative error or a brief period of non-use between tests, though no technical issues were identified. The stability of the record implies the vehicle has not experienced persistent faults, but the lack of advisories also means no proactive maintenance warnings have been documented. The mileage pattern reveals an unusually low annual average of approximately 4,123 miles, which is well below the typical range for a vehicle of this age. Notably, the recorded mileage dropped from 54,420 miles in March 2022 to 36,547 miles by November 2023—a reduction of 17,873 miles in just eight months—before resuming gradual accumulation. This suggests prolonged periods of inactivity, which could accelerate wear on fluids, seals, and suspension components if the vehicle was stored without proper care. The subsequent steady mileage increase (36,547 to 41,227 between November 2023 and November 2025) indicates recent use, but the low annual average still raises questions about whether critical components like the battery, fuel system, or suspension have been subjected to extended stagnation. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an inspection of components prone to prolonged neglect. The battery, in particular, may require testing given the vehicle’s inactivity periods, as sulphation can develop after extended storage. The suspension should be assessed for dry or degraded bushes, especially if the vehicle was stored on uneven surfaces, as these can fail without warning. Tyres, though not flagged in MOTs, should be checked for uneven wear or embedded debris from potential off-road use during the low-mileage phase. Finally, the brake system—while never failed—should be inspected for binding calipers or worn pads, as the absence of advisories does not guarantee all components are at optimal condition. The lack of advisories in recent tests also means no pre-existing issues were flagged, but this does not preclude hidden wear from the vehicle’s irregular usage pattern.