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BV59 YEB

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,635 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 107,635 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking as you put water in (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 100,850 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,621 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both registration lamp lenses are missing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,841 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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BV59 YEB 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 BV59 YEB, 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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BV59 YEB is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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