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CA09 FTE

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,257 mi
Last recorded68,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,349 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,506 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rusty lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rusty lip on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 56,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rusty lip on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mount corroded/ snapped- secured by wire

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,345 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,187 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 27,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 17,321 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 12,859 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,859 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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CA09 FTE is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA09 FTE, 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 CA09 FTE registered?

CA09 FTE is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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