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AH09 BEN

2010 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C152,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH09 BEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,738 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 98,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 89,219 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 89,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 83,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 42,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,511 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin all brake pads worn very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,958 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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AH09 BEN is a 2010 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,287 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 AH09 BEN, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AH09 BEN registered?

AH09 BEN is a 2010 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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