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BD59 VDT

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,912 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 54,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,009 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 45,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,939 miles

clutch worn.....slight oil leaks....anti roll bar bushes worn.....rear exhaust rubber about to break

Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,189 miles

Central All tyres cracked and perished within the tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,649 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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BD59 VDT is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD59 VDT registered?

BD59 VDT is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is BD59 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 VDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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