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BG09 WNL

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,699 mi
Last recorded97,699 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 WNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,711 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 88,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 79,768 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror damaged but still secure

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,708 miles

fuel light flashing at time of test.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

fuel light flashing at time of test.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,113 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,511 miles

front wiper blade split and smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,207 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 WNL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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