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BG59 HDD

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 75,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak unable to carry out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn low to outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn low to outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 67,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 64,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 60,099 miles

both bottom ball joint dust covers split

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 29 May 2019 60,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both bottom ball joint dust covers split

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,854 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,666 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 44,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,513 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 HDD is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black 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 BG59 HDD, 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 BG59 HDD registered?

BG59 HDD is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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