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BK09 MVN

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,803 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 74,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,140 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view inside (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view inside (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres very heavily perished

front windscreen stone chipped zone "B"

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,559 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres very heavily perished

front windscreen stone chipped zone "B"

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,648 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre 1.8mm

track

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,031 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage

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 MVN is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black 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 BK09 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

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

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