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BF09 KBO

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,860 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing case area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing case area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger/pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,326 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,326 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,686 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 72,637 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,391 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,156 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 10 Mar 2014 33,411 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 13,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,394 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 KBO is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KBO, 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 KBO is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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