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AV09 FRK

2009 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 87,844 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 9 May 2024 82,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack around pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside number plate light lens missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 79,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside middle to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 79,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside middle to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 77,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration light lens missing

Offside Rear registration light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust joint poor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 72,018 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Number plate light lens missing. Nearside and offside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 66,722 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,033 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,331 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 75 t (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26'' (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 45,167 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,828 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 24,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,894 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,063 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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AV09 FRK is a 2009 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol 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 AV09 FRK, 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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AV09 FRK is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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