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BG09 OAV

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,795 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking year of manufacture 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking year of manufacture 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking year of manufacture 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,352 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,345 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,004 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 73,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,469 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 64,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,835 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,582 miles

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

all four tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 38,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blade worn

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 OAV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

BG09 OAV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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