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BJ09 DFL

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,633 mi
Last recorded50,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 50,632 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,098 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,064 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 38,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 9,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 DFL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

BJ09 DFL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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