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BK09 TGJ

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 69,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 63,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,063 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 59,063 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,190 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken,temp repair done

Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,438 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 52,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,674 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,113 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,450 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,239 miles

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

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Pass 1 May 2012 22,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2012 22,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TGJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black 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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

BK09 TGJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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