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BV09 KBY

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,313 mi
Last recorded130,313 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 KBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,313 miles

Both front ARB link bushes are deteriorated

Both front brake discs are worn

Both front lower arm bushes are deteriorated

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

N/s/r rim has slight damage to the inner bead

O/s driveshaft oil seal is leaking

O/s/r brake pipe is corroded but not excessively at this time

O/s/r tyre has a date stamp of 2009, very old

Rear seat belts not inspected due to being obstructed

Screen wash bottle is leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,313 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both front ARB link bushes are deteriorated

Both front brake discs are worn

Both front lower arm bushes are deteriorated

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

N/s/f tyre is worn just above the legal limit at 2mm

N/s/r rim has slight damage to the inner bead

O/s driveshaft oil seal is leaking

O/s/r brake pipe is corroded but not excessively at this time

O/s/r tyre has a date stamp of 2009, very old

Rear seat belts not inspected due to being obstructed

Screen wash bottle is leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s/r brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

O/s/r tyre damage to sidewall not exposing cord

O/s/r tyre puncture not repairable

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s/r brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

O/s/r tyre damage to sidewall not exposing cord

O/s/r tyre puncture not repairable

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 79,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,966 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 10 Mar 2012 42,839 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 KBY is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV09 KBY, 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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BV09 KBY is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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