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BF59 LVE

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,152 mi
Last recorded117,152 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 117,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 112,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 109,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes ends of plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 104,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes ends of coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 97,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 92,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,015 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 72,288 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,867 miles

Front wiper split,still clearing screen effectively.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,909 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 LVE is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

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

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