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BK09 FDU

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,227 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 122,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,105 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,766 miles

Gearbox noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 80,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,404 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres Cracking

Front Brake Pads Wearing Low

Gearbox Oil Leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,299 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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BK09 FDU is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK09 FDU, 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 BK09 FDU registered?

BK09 FDU is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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