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BF59 VYX

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,437 mi
Last recorded61,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release worn but functions

Fail 14 Jul 2026 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release worn but functions

Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 53,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked & delaminating/discolouring (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Dipped beam image weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split,starting to delaminate & not fully secured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (Tyre 15 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (Tyre 10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split & leaking lubrication (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively corroded & pitted on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Split,starting to delaminate & not fully secured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (Tyre 15 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & perished (Tyre 10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bush perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bush perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,103 miles

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

nsr/osr coil springs slight corrosion at top

Fail 26 Jul 2021 24,103 miles

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

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

nsr/osr coil springs slight corrosion at top

Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,981 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 22,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,098 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 7,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,548 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VYX is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

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

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