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BK59 VFX

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror missing outer back cover

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but emits an amber light as required (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge 155/65x14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror missing outer back cover

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but emits an amber light as required (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 155/65/14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,135 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,877 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 65,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,661 miles

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,884 miles

front tyres worn low

rear brake piping corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 47,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs heavily corroded

rear o/s tyre cracking/perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

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

front discs heavily corroded

rear o/s tyre cracking/perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,860 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 VFX is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK59 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

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