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AJ59 OHL

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,593 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 108,554 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,789 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 106,781 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced perishing and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced perishing and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced perishing and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced perishing and cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 100,055 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,390 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 93,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,257 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,308 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,308 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,310 miles

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

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

tears to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OHL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHL, 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 OHL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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