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BF59 VZP

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,461 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

advise hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 May 2026 89,461 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

advise hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2025 82,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 76,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 73,461 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,803 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 65,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,758 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,189 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,273 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,935 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,694 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 VZP is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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