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BG59 HDC

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 77,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,916 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,635 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 71,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 71,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,870 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2018 60,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,027 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 56,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,967 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,675 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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BG59 HDC is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG59 HDC, 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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BG59 HDC is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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