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BF09 ZRL

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,059 mi
Last recorded20,059 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 20,059 miles

osf tyre bald on outer edge

osf tyre low on inner edge

slight runout on nsr brake [rbt]

Pass 10 Oct 2024 17,836 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2023 17,126 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2022 16,411 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine noise

Fail 28 Oct 2021 15,508 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine noise

Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,615 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 13,583 miles

front wiper smearing

Pass 2 May 2018 12,834 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in side wall/tread cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 10,304 miles

Slight smear on wipers

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side rear seat belt not tested dur to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 9,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side rear seat belt not tested dur to child seat fitted

Pass 3 May 2012 9,215 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 ZRL 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 BF09 ZRL, 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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What year was BF09 ZRL registered?

BF09 ZRL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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