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AV59 XGB

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 147,046 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2025 147,045 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,921 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 143,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 142,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 124,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system & mounts corroded.

n/s & o/s front shock casing corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,136 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,950 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 92,950 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,811 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,993 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,224 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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AV59 XGB is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV59 XGB, 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 AV59 XGB registered?

AV59 XGB is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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