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AJ09 GDZ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,780 mi
Last recorded185,780 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 GDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 185,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 173,876 miles

Both rear lamps starting to show signs lens fading

Fail 19 Sep 2024 173,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear lamps starting to show signs lens fading

Pass 13 Sep 2023 162,968 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak in offside drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 160,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 154,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 154,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 148,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,734 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 89,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,106 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,015 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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AJ09 GDZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 GDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ09 GDZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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