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BJ09 SCV

2009 Citroen C1

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,603 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,654 miles

Front Offside and Nearside front, rear wishbone arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel caps fitted preventing view of brake pads and wheel bolts

Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,654 miles

Front Offside and Nearside front, rear wishbone arm bushes deteriorated

Hazard warning lamps inoperative wasn't working, played with the switch and started working ever since. (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear hanging objects removed (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel caps fitted preventing view of brake pads and wheel bolts

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,502 miles

Boot full

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Boot full

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 65,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 65,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 62,625 miles

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

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near rear hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has weather cracks

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 62,625 miles

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

Front Wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near rear hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has weather cracks

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,721 miles

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

both sides rear tyre low and cracking as well

near side front tyre low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,576 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 SCV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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