MOT Status
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86,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C1?
Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG09 VBT registered?
BG09 VBT is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 June 2009.
Is BG09 VBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG09 VBT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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