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BV09 WHF

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,520 mi
Last recorded41,520 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 33,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,087 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 29,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 27,900 miles

Note! nearside front spring seat is corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 27,900 miles

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

Note! nearside front spring seat is corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 24,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 24,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both! (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 22,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cracks in outer side wall

Pass 7 May 2015 20,093 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall has small cracks

Pass 8 May 2014 18,146 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 2 May 2013 15,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,438 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 WHF is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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