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AU59 YRV

2009 Citroen C1

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,572 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 105,572 miles

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 101,910 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,511 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front scrubbed off on the outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,276 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,617 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 YRV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

AU59 YRV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AU59 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 YRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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