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BG09 VBT

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,089 mi
Last recorded86,089 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,089 miles

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

Headlights deteriorating

O/s outer sill going rusty

Suspension components are corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 19 May 2025 85,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre joins rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/s handbrake cable bracket rusty

Suspension components are rusty but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 May 2025 85,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre joins rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

N/s handbrake cable bracket rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension components are rusty but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FROSTED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 May 2022 75,173 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 75,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,502 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,844 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,964 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 14,013 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 VBT is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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