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BK59 FNO

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,439 miles

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

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

oil level was low

Fail 1 Oct 2024 78,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,737 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 72,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,921 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,518 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED AND CORRODED ON INNER WORKING FACE

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,483 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

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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BK59 FNO is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BK59 FNO, 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 BK59 FNO registered?

BK59 FNO is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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