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AO09 TXJ

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,296 mi
Last recorded177,296 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 177,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 177,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 168,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 150,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 126,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 126,012 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 108,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

high level of travel in parking brake lever

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,746 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

oil filter wet

Fail 10 Aug 2019 90,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

oil filter wet

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has minor kerb damage

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer mount broken and supported by means of heavy duty cable

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,711 miles

both front drop links and front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

front wiper blade split at ends

offside rear lower coil spring not seated in rubber cup

rear exhaust silencer mounts weak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 64,461 miles

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

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

both front drop links and front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated

front wiper blade split at ends

offside rear lower coil spring not seated in rubber cup

rear exhaust silencer mounts weak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,672 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level on min marker

minor grease leak past nearside front track rod end dust cover

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,639 miles

engine oil level on min marker

front wiper blade smearing screen

slight pitting on nearside front brake disc inner face

Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders and sidewall area

front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders and sidewall area

front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,292 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

front wiper could clear screen better

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 TXJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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