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BV09 SVL

2009 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,803 mi
Last recorded80,803 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,803 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 77,724 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 77,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,028 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,343 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,635 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 28,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BV09 SVL is a 2009 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV09 SVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 SVL registered?

BV09 SVL is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is BV09 SVL safe to buy?

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