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BJ09 AYB

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,228 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,228 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,077 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on the inside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 54,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on the inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,018 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished and worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,038 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,038 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,040 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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BJ09 AYB is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ09 AYB, 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 BJ09 AYB registered?

BJ09 AYB is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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