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BG09 FBO

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,541 mi
Last recorded85,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,296 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 77,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,774 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 66,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,243 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,243 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,024 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,024 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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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BG09 FBO is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG09 FBO, 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 BG09 FBO registered?

BG09 FBO is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is BG09 FBO safe to buy?

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