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BF09 KBJ

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,312 mi
Last recorded37,312 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2026 37,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe chafing recommend repair (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 36,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 34,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 34,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 29,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,667 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 26,197 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 24,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,823 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,545 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 18,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge and can not be repaired ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 16,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,205 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,205 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 11,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,152 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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BF09 KBJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF09 KBJ, 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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BF09 KBJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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