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BK59 LDD

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,445 mi
Last recorded62,445 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,445 miles

General corrosion underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 62,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts cant be checked (seats folded with items on top)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 60,091 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 60,090 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,027 miles

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

General corrosion throughout

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 57,024 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

General corrosion throughout

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,758 miles

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

General corrosion throughout

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,190 miles

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

General corrosion throughout

Nearside rear foot and handbrake performance low

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,525 miles

General corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,148 miles

General corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,199 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Nearside rear (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,956 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,573 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,907 miles

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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 LDD is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK59 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

BK59 LDD is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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