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BN09 CWP

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 116,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion around rear axle mounts

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 15 May 2025 113,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 110,066 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 110,065 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 106,376 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 101,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 29 May 2021 93,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,541 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 79,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,579 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 64,579 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 48,457 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,713 miles

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

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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BN09 CWP is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN09 CWP, 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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BN09 CWP is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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