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BG59 PBV

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 39,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 38,762 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 36,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,427 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 29,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,382 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 24,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 20,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 16,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 12,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 3,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 2,834 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 2,834 miles

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

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 PBV 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 BG59 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

BG59 PBV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is BG59 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 PBV 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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