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AU59 YOL

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 112,243 miles

Corrosion around rear axle mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,522 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,001 miles

Damage to mirror body nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now and road wheel buckled (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Damage to mirror body nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now and road wheel buckled (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2023 81,944 miles

Crack in screen Zone B

Nearside Door mirror damage

Fail 19 Aug 2023 81,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Crack in screen Zone B

Nearside Door mirror damage

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,067 miles

Windscreen chip in Zone B

Fail 15 Aug 2022 73,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen chip in Zone B

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,421 miles

Chip in screen zone B

Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,421 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 55,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,414 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 52,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nearside and offside front shockers corroded

wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,320 miles

engine light is on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,301 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,583 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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AU59 YOL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU59 YOL, 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 AU59 YOL registered?

AU59 YOL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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