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AY09 YRW

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,437 mi
Last recorded220,437 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 220,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 220,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 194,582 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 194,582 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 175,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 172,007 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 172,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 165,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 163,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 159,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,229 miles

corrosion on o/s/f x o/s/r springs / rad leaking

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge / n/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge / corrosion on front shocks

Fail 21 Feb 2018 151,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on o/s/f x o/s/r springs / rad leaking

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge / n/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge / corrosion on front shocks

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,450 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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AY09 YRW is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red 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 AY09 YRW, 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 AY09 YRW registered?

AY09 YRW is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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