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BT09 AYO

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 AYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,508 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 55,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,735 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 48,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,507 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 43,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 37,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,031 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perishing

oil leak from offside gearbox driveshaft seal

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,430 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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BT09 AYO is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT09 AYO, 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 BT09 AYO registered?

BT09 AYO is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BT09 AYO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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