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BV59 YCZ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 75,797 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 75,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 60,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rears cylinders (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,328 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,163 miles

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,404 miles

Off side and near side rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut to o/s/r tyre tread ..ok

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 YCZ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV59 YCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 YCZ registered?

BV59 YCZ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is BV59 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YCZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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