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BD09 YWZ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 YWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,398 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,005 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside, very slight play ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,675 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside, very slight play ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corrected at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 94,846 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 88,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,225 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,432 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 27,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 6,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,431 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 YWZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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