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BD09 OTL

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Accident damage on Nearside front wing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust thin and corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,943 miles

Accident damage on nearside front wing

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,323 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear axle mounting

front antiroll bar mtg rubbers perrished

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam axle mounting excessive corrosion, box section seam detached. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in grease, accurate inspection not possible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Beam axle mounting thin / displaying corrosion. Not yet excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 69,462 miles

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

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1556514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1556514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,418 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing. 155 65 14

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 28 Jul 2014 49,143 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,929 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,305 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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BD09 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD09 OTL, 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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BD09 OTL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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