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BK59 ODU

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ODU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 91,278 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,018 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line pass and advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,780 miles

Indicator switch inoperative left turn not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,525 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,791 miles

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,680 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 36,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,649 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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BK59 ODU 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 72.2%.

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

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