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C18 BSW

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,865 mi
Last recorded36,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 33,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,721 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 16,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 12,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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C18 BSW is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C18 BSW, 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 C18 BSW registered?

C18 BSW is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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