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BV59 YVM

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,168 mi
Last recorded22,168 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 22,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,942 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 19,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 13,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 12,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 11,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 10,644 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 10,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,047 miles

Nearside Front MICRO CRACKING ON TREAD AREA

Offside Front MICRO CRACKING ON TREAD AREA

Pass 20 Sep 2016 9,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 4,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,055 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 YVM is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

BV59 YVM is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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