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BN09 NCA

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 NCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,952 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,718 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 130,396 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 124,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 124,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 118,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust join poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2021 114,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust join poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 91,011 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,610 miles

all 4 tyres on limits

both front anti roll bar link pin rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,610 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres on limits

both front anti roll bar link pin rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,334 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,046 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 26,041 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,651 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,175 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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BN09 NCA is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN09 NCA, 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 BN09 NCA registered?

BN09 NCA is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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