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BV59 YGR

2009 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 149,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill damaged slightly

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 147,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 141,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 141,287 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,135 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 40,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,985 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YGR is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Blue 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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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