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AO09 LYJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 37,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 33,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,942 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,171 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 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO09 LYJ, 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 AO09 LYJ registered?

AO09 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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