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BJ59 VAM

2009 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 63,875 miles

both front shockers / coil spring carriers corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded and slight corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2021 58,696 miles

both front shockers/ coil spring carriers corroded

corrosion on front sub frame

offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 57,267 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 55,182 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside front and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,718 miles

Both rear tyres are age cracked

Front brake disc inner faces are corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer shoulder is age cracked

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside rear tyre outer shoulder is age cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear tyres are age cracked

Front brake disc inner faces are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre outer shoulder is age cracked

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside rear tyre outer shoulder is age cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,742 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,644 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 47,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,833 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 29,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,462 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,036 miles

front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

windowscreen bonding has failed. Urgent attention is recommended

Fail 15 Oct 2012 22,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads are very close to the limits of wear

windowscreen bonding has failed. Urgent attention is recommended

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 VAM is a 2009 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ59 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BJ59 VAM is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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