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AO09 VLU

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,420 mi
Last recorded25,420 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 25,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust support brackets corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2024 21,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 19,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 18,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 17,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,948 miles

Lower General surface corrosion on underside suspension components.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 16,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on treads of all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 15,053 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 14,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 12,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 11,253 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,760 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,521 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 6,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,537 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 VLU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

AO09 VLU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is AO09 VLU safe to buy?

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