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AY59 BGV

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,300 mi
Last recorded104,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 104,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,463 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,340 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,340 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 58,967 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked close to cords exposed

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked close to cords exposed

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,350 miles

nearside rear coil spring lower rubber is starting to come lose!

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 BGV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGV, 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 AY59 BGV registered?

AY59 BGV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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