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BV59 ZFJ

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,295 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 82,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,069 miles

Light switch stalk broken but all lights operate

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,514 miles

Light switch stalk broken but all lights operate

Pass 14 May 2019 71,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,420 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 16 May 2017 63,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,069 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,028 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 ZFJ is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

BV59 ZFJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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