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AK59 YPN

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 149,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,879 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,903 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating it requires adjustment

Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,886 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,839 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 128,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 120,350 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger rusted through (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,539 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,289 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,366 miles

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

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

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

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 YPN is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 YPN, 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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AK59 YPN is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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