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BJ59 XAC

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 XAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 112,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,637 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 104,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,812 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,936 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,529 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,065 miles

Child seat fitted osr

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,160 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 29,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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 XAC 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 BJ59 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

BJ59 XAC is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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