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BV09 LFH

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 66,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 57,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 57,668 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,538 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

coolant reservoir cap missing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 17 Mar 2023 40,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 28,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 20,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,638 miles

n/s front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2015 17,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,598 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 LFH is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV09 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

BV09 LFH is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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