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BF59 DXL

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,697 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes have protective coatings

suspension corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,200 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

brake pipes have protective coatings

os number plate light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,643 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust leak

Fail 2 Aug 2024 59,643 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,500 miles

brake pipes coated and slightly corroded

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,872 miles

both front shock outer casings corroding

both rear shockers corroding

bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

front brake pads wearing low

osr tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,872 miles

both rear tyres cracking

bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

front shocker outer caing corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,553 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,386 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front shockscorroding

ns and os front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

nsr tyre cracking

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

unable to check front pads properly

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,355 miles

brake pipes have protective coatins

nsf tyre wearing on edges

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened nsf link broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower suspension arms bush bonding starting to separate on both sides

brake pipes coated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes bonding starting to seperate

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,778 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

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 DXL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF59 DXL, 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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BF59 DXL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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