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BK09 KKJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,603 mi
Last recorded131,603 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,603 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 131,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s high o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension locking device missing both bottom ball joint split pins (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator or pulley very noisy

fuel tank heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Jul 2025 126,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator or pulley very noisy

fuel tank heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,201 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,681 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 84,681 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 73,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining point to rear drum hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in between sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush cracked/perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush lifting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush cracked/perished (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm Breakers.

Offside Front Tyre 3mm Tread.

Offside Front to Rear Brake Pipe starting to Corrode.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm Breakers.

Offside Front Tyre 3mm Tread.

Offside Front to Rear Brake Pipe starting to Corrode.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,900 miles

offside rear tyre poor con

Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,900 miles

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

offside rear tyre poor con

Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,106 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 KKJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KKJ, 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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BK09 KKJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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