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BU09 YPN

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,005 mi
Last recorded133,005 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,005 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 133,005 miles

Both front discs worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,681 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 121,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,948 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,196 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,196 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,092 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,089 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BU09 YPN 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 77.8%.

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 BU09 YPN, 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 BU09 YPN registered?

BU09 YPN is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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