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AV09 VPW

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,189 mi
Last recorded79,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,862 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 75,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,640 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 44,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,132 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,338 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,957 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,571 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 VPW is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV09 VPW, 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 AV09 VPW registered?

AV09 VPW is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is AV09 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 VPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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