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BD59 TVJ

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,223 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,388 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 81,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 75,406 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 74,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,603 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder to flexi as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi forward as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,612 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 55,612 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,866 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 46,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,548 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,199 miles

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

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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BD59 TVJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD59 TVJ, 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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BD59 TVJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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