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AO09 MLY

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner inner liner loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,657 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 102,121 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements HARSH AND GRATING SOUND. (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

horn not working properly, water ingress?

Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

horn not working properly, water ingress?

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,070 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & ferrel corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & ferrel corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & ferrel corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & ferrel corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,883 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished/cracked.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,708 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 MLY is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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