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BJ09 RZL

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 RZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,089 miles

chip in windscreen

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front drop links worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,520 miles

both front drop links worn

both front tyres wearing on edge

chip in wndscreen

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

offside main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,481 miles

chip in windscreen

offside centre brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,480 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

chip in windscreen

offside centre brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,737 miles

chip in windscreen

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,623 miles

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

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

small chips to screen

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,955 miles

both sides front tyres starting to crack and wearing at edges

both sides rear tyres starting to crack

small chips to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,980 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 RZL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RZL, 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 BJ09 RZL registered?

BJ09 RZL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 RZL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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