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AK59 WJY

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 WJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 77,872 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 22 May 2024 77,872 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,147 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition rusting blowing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,982 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,252 miles

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,252 miles

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

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,932 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 34,932 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,956 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 20 Sep 2012 29,859 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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AK59 WJY is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK59 WJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 WJY registered?

AK59 WJY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AK59 WJY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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