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BG59 YTA

2009 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,051 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces worn

Fail 9 Oct 2023 62,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake discs inner faces worn

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,185 miles

o/s headlamp damage, n/s/f flexi brake hose slight cut

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 24,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 16,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,278 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 7,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 7,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 6,981 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 YTA is a 2009 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 YTA registered?

BG59 YTA is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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