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CA09 BKJ

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,865 mi
Last recorded144,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 144,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 136,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 123,128 miles

both front tyres 3mm

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2022 123,128 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,915 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 108,915 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,497 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust silencer insecure bracket adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,966 miles

offside rear tyre worn 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,280 miles

front brakes are worn

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,059 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 BKJ 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 76.5%.

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 CA09 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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