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BJ09 WJA

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,469 mi
Last recorded65,469 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,246 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,674 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old date code 2010

Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2020 53,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,589 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member/chassis damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,415 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 45,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,766 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,996 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,273 miles

Cracks on outside of both rear tyres.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,564 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 WJA is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red 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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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