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AO59 ERJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,029 mi
Last recorded140,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 135,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 132,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,949 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 127,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,487 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 124,487 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,294 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO59 ERJ 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 84.2%.

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 AO59 ERJ, 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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AO59 ERJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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