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BT09 HRC

2009 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 HRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread F/R (0.1 (b))

rear underbody rust

Pass 22 Jul 2023 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & off/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 65,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,326 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 44,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 39,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 27,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,467 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 HRC is a 2009 Citroen C1 in White 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 BT09 HRC, 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 BT09 HRC registered?

BT09 HRC is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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