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AY59 ZVT

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 68,769 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 68,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 67,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit/very close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner tread and splits evident on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,990 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slight body damage evident

Fail 17 Nov 2021 60,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slight body damage evident

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,501 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

possible slight oil leak evident

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slight body damage nearside rear body

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,510 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

slight body damage nearside rear

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,244 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

possible slight oil leak

slight body damage nearside rear

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,371 miles

Front discs are corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,049 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

front and offside rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,097 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front brake discs

offside rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and offside rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,842 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,480 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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AY59 ZVT is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

AY59 ZVT is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 ZVT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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