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CA09 BJX

2009 Citroen C1

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 100,457 miles

Underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 93,415 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front subframe Corroded seriously weakened (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe Corroded seriously weakened (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded & covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded & covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,373 miles

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside, especially to front subframe, rear axle and rear brake backplates

Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside, especially to front subframe, rear axle and rear brake backplates

Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s rear bumper mounting bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,577 miles

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

corrossion on front and rear subframes

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,789 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,690 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,423 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,323 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,732 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,813 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,568 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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CA09 BJX is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CA09 BJX, 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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CA09 BJX is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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