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BF59 EKR

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,110 mi
Last recorded59,110 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,110 miles

Front suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,327 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 57,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 20 Nov 2023 55,575 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% out on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,946 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,254 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 42,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,207 miles

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

Rear bumper has surface damage

damage to boot floor wheel well

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,215 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)

impact damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

impact damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,126 miles

impact damage to rear underside of car

Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,720 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,720 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,292 miles

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

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

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 EKR 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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

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

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