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BT09 FBZ

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,390 mi
Last recorded102,390 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,390 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,387 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing\broken (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,236 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 88,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,714 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 39,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken - system is adequately supported

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage from the wiper

Fail 6 Feb 2017 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken - system is adequately supported

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage from the wiper

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,944 miles

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Fail 1 Feb 2016 29,944 miles

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Fail 4 Feb 2015 25,927 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,927 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,555 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,555 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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BT09 FBZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT09 FBZ, 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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BT09 FBZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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