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BN59 VGJ

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,418 mi
Last recorded42,418 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,418 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension componenets

Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,608 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,830 miles

Front brake discs corroding

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever pivot mountings poor

Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,830 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever pivot mountings poor

Pass 17 Dec 2021 36,747 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,462 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 35,739 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 35,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,180 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 31,180 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 22,925 miles

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

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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BN59 VGJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN59 VGJ, 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 BN59 VGJ registered?

BN59 VGJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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