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BG59 NMU

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,037 mi
Last recorded106,037 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,037 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 102,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,670 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,776 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,207 miles

Offside Rear sill has bodyfiller in it , cant fully inspect for corrosion or damage

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 67,207 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear sill has bodyfiller in it , cant fully inspect for corrosion or damage

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,100 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,595 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 498,899 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 24 Nov 2014 41,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NMU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BG59 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

BG59 NMU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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