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AK09 RYJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,620 mi
Last recorded31,620 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 31,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 31,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 27,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,749 miles

front wiper slight smear

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 11,827 miles

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N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Has cuts But Cords Not Showing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,224 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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AK09 RYJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK09 RYJ, 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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What year was AK09 RYJ registered?

AK09 RYJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AK09 RYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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