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BJ09 BXY

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,982 mi
Last recorded149,982 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 149,982 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 139,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 129,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 119,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 119,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 109,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 97,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Pass 22 May 2018 78,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 69,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 May 2017 69,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2016 61,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken held by wire

Pass 18 May 2015 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 51,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2014 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi coupling

Pass 27 May 2014 42,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flexi coupling

Pass 13 May 2013 33,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,684 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 BXY 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 BXY, 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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BJ09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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