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BF59 GLZ

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,624 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 85,624 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 85,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 85,137 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 82,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade some deterioration

Fail 24 Nov 2016 72,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wiper blade some deterioration

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,561 miles

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

front wiper slight deteriation

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front wiper slight deteriation

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 21,369 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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BF59 GLZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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