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BG09 OBJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,892 mi
Last recorded40,892 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 40,892 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 40,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 36,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 33,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 28,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,532 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 28,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 21,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 16,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,960 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 OBJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

BG09 OBJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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