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BF59 VZE

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,571 mi
Last recorded15,571 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,571 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 15,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 14,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 14,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 13,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,103 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 13,103 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,417 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 8,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,232 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 VZE is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF59 VZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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