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BS07 RAD

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS07 RAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 120,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 120,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2025 120,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 115,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,588 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,440 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,097 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,373 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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BS07 RAD is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BS07 RAD, 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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BS07 RAD is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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