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C9 BCL

2009 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Cabstar68,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BCL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 99,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,395 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 98,394 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,159 miles

Offside Rear halfshaft leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,580 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 sounds engine uneven on tick over (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,286 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 83,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured broken lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 83,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps high adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lines (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured broken lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 80,983 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened thin worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 80,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke sounds like missfiring lumpy running (7.4.B.3a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers side cab round seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working broken off hanging (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides bushes (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened thin worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,595 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 67,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cab secure light on

Pass 18 May 2015 62,081 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 62,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,271 miles

o/s/f brake pad senser wire broken

Fail 10 May 2014 50,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake pad senser wire broken

Pass 2 May 2013 43,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,821 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully see inner brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,314 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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C9 BCL is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 68,641 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 Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 BCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C9 BCL is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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