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BV59 OHS

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 OHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mounting to floor panel corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,682 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 110,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 101,208 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front and rear mountings corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,380 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to trear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,298 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,005 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 75,005 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,030 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to crack with age

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,624 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,330 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV59 OHS is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV59 OHS, 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 BV59 OHS registered?

BV59 OHS is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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