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BJ09 SBY

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 SBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 99,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,082 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,901 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cracks in rear tyres/nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,453 miles

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

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

Offside 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 SBY is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

BJ09 SBY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 SBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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