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BG09 LRN

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,452 mi
Last recorded28,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 27,081 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 27,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,194 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat, unable to test seat belt

Rear seats folded down, unable to test seats and seat belts

Fail 13 Jun 2012 11,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat, unable to test seat belt

Rear seats folded down, unable to test seats and seat belts

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LRN 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 88.2%.

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 LRN, 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

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What year was BG09 LRN registered?

BG09 LRN is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is BG09 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 LRN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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