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BJ09 RZH

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,092 mi
Last recorded190,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 190,092 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 190,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 180,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all linkage bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 174,161 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 157,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,639 miles

Coolant Low.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 141,630 miles

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

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

Coolant Low.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush slightly poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,767 miles

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

coolant slightly low.n/s/r/front lower arm rear bushe slightly poor condition.,

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower inner suspension bush starting to split (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers not providing any fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower inner suspension bush starting to split (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,223 miles

Coolant staining around radiator

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 90,223 miles

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

Coolant staining around radiator

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,371 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust hangers corroded.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 34,706 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RZH is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RZH, 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 RZH is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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