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BV09 LFB

2009 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2026 71,654 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 67,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,803 miles

n/s/f outer wing damage

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,837 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,421 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking 155/65/14

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,776 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 22,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

note rear wiper smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,915 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 LFB is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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