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BJ09 WHZ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 81,703 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,938 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 78,273 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked all way round in tread 155/65/14

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,345 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend not to drive 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread also tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split in inner wall 155/65/14

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mtg/broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,161 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 28,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,555 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 WHZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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