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BG09 LSD

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,598 mi
Last recorded159,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 159,598 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe surface rust

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 159,598 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe surface rust

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 159,394 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2023 159,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 153,224 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seapage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle surface rust developing

Fail 10 Aug 2022 153,224 miles

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

Front Suspension component insecurely attached n/s & o/s balljoint split pins missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seapage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle surface rust developing

Pass 2 Aug 2021 136,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 136,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,909 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 124,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 113,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,735 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,969 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 LSD is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG09 LSD, 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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BG09 LSD is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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