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AO09 BUU

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 83,977 miles

Central exhaust bracket damage

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 76,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 76,584 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 68,713 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,044 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 68,044 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,189 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,900 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 63,900 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,844 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 57,844 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,776 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,212 miles

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

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

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,819 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 9 Feb 2013 18,553 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 14,670 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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AO09 BUU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 BUU, 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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AO09 BUU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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