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AY59 BGU

2009 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,993 mi
Last recorded176,993 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 176,993 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 176,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 145,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 145,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 145,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rod bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake drum backing plates insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,404 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper starting to smear

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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AY59 BGU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY59 BGU, 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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AY59 BGU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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