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AJ59 JHU

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,817 mi
Last recorded94,817 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,817 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear shocks slight corrosion

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,799 miles

Age related corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,824 miles

Both front shocks corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Both front shocks corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,081 miles

passenger side wing mirror cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,703 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Dec 2019 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts on the inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front section damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts on the inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front section damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,680 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,196 miles

Nearside passenger mirror glass damaged

wheel arches/components dirty***advise jet wash all affected areas***

Fail 30 Nov 2016 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R14-75T (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper blade streaking[WBBR0026]

Nearside passenger mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wheel arches/components dirty***advise jet wash all affected areas***

Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting braket is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,378 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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AJ59 JHU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ59 JHU, 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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AJ59 JHU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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