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BK59 RKO

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,077 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 105,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,966 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 88,966 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,983 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,328 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2020 60,458 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 51,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 43,849 miles

n/s rear tyre showing slight perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,523 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 36,523 miles

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

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

both front+n/s rear tyres showing perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,966 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 29,966 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding +bearing unchecked (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 18,606 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RKO is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

BK59 RKO is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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