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AY59 DZE

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 DZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,440 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,625 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,046 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake slightly stiff

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,098 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,459 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to scuff on the edges

Fail 20 Sep 2012 20,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 DZE is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY59 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

AY59 DZE is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is AY59 DZE safe to buy?

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