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BJ09 UBP

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,870 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,841 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,003 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 90,003 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,109 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection to rear silencer corroded, allowing gas to escape (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear tyre valves have deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,303 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,147 miles

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

slight splitting to rear tyre side walls

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,146 miles

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

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

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

slight splitting to rear tyre side walls

Pass 12 May 2015 64,629 miles

wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 12 May 2015 64,629 miles

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

wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 54,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 42,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 30,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 UBP is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

BJ09 UBP is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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