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BT09 FWE

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,128 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 65,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre extremely misshapen cords hanging out. 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,130 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,559 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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BT09 FWE is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BT09 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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