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BF59 ATU

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,624 mi
Last recorded90,624 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 90,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,778 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,920 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 68,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,207 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 63,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 60,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 48,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,078 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)

Wiper blade ends starting to split

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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BF59 ATU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF59 ATU, 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 BF59 ATU registered?

BF59 ATU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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