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BV09 OMH

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,991 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 93,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,320 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,303 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 71,303 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak causing lambda problem (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 64,625 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,625 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,232 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 33,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,902 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 24 Feb 2014 19,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 15,775 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 15,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,953 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 OMH is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

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

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