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BG09 FRF

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,571 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,524 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,980 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 56,269 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 53,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 48,771 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 48,771 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2014 29,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration of rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration of rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,402 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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BG09 FRF is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG09 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG09 FRF?

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What year was BG09 FRF registered?

BG09 FRF is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BG09 FRF safe to buy?

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