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BN09 UMV

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 135,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded NS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AXLE MOUNTING POINT CORRODED AND SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR AXLE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR AXLE MOUNTING POINT CORRODED THROUGH AND SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADES TORN/ SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached NSF BUMPER ADRIFT (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OTHER BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH BITING POINT HIGH

FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGHOUT

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING REQUIREMENTS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective SPARE TYRE FLAT ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 130,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 130,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,442 miles

general corrosion to under side and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,179 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 99,712 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 99,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 90,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,285 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 UMV is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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