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BJ09 VSV

2009 Citroen C1

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,061 mi
Last recorded48,061 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 48,061 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 46,626 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 45,205 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 45,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 43,788 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 42,648 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 41,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 40,331 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 36,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,157 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end by junction with flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,794 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 VSV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

BJ09 VSV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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