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BV09 HFG

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear lamps slightly discolured

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,166 miles

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 38,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 25,192 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 22,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 21,389 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,875 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread and cracking on centre tread 155/65/14

nearside front and offside front wheel rims damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 19,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on tread and cracking on centre tread 155/65/14

nearside front and offside front wheel rims damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,354 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 18,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,525 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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BV09 HFG is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV09 HFG, 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 BV09 HFG registered?

BV09 HFG is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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