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BV09 SVR

2009 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,674 miles

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

P/S LIGHT ON

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,674 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

P/S LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,964 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,672 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,190 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,190 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 61,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHSES WORN NO PLAY FOUND

OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OSR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY WHEN SPUN UP

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2013 54,598 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OSR UNABLE TO TEST ADULT BELT/SEAT

NAIL IN OSF TYRE

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,396 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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BV09 SVR is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SVR, 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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BV09 SVR is a 2009 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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