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BJ59 AEZ

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,357 mi
Last recorded114,357 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nsr,osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,516 miles

exhaust hangers thin and corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan corroded /front and rear coil springs and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rubbers split and perished

o/s/r rubber coil spring locator un seated

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan corroded /front and rear coil springs and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rubbers split and perished

exhaust hangers thin and corroded

o/s/r rubber coil spring locator un seated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,673 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,673 miles

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))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,733 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,236 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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BJ59 AEZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ59 AEZ, 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 BJ59 AEZ registered?

BJ59 AEZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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