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2009 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · PN59 ACV

PN59 ACV

2009 Citroen C1 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 88,913 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN C1
Year / Origin
2009 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,913 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Citroen C1 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 at 88,913 miles passed without a single defect or advisory, indicating the vehicle is currently in a healthy mechanical state. The car has covered approximately 5,230 miles per year over its 17-year lifespan, which is low for this model. Mileage accumulation has remained consistent over the last three years, rising from 74,789 miles in April 2023 to 88,913 miles by May 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has avoided the risks associated with long periods of standing, such as seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. The MOT history is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across multiple years. While the records for April 2023 and May 2024 show initial failures followed by immediate passes at the same mileage, the lack of specific fault descriptions suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved instantly on site. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical failures, suspension wear, or exhaust emissions problems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear arches, as these are common failure points for the C1 that may not always be flagged until they become critical. Given the lack of advisories on consumables, checking the current depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake discs will confirm if the previous owner maintained the car to the same standard as the MOT records imply.

PN59 ACV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
  • 88,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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PN59 ACV Mileage History

  1. 13/04/202374,789 mi
  2. 13/04/202374,789 mi
  3. 01/05/202481,646 mi+6,857 mi
  4. 01/05/202481,646 mi
  5. 06/05/202588,913 mi+7,267 mi

Average of roughly 6,843 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PN59 ACV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jun 2026, 15:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Citroen C1 (PN59 ACV) between April 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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