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BV09 SVS

2009 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen C155,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,004 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 71,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lower spring rubber dislodged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2019 62,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower spring rubber dislodged

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm + tyre tread area cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 34,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,502 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs corrodded+lipped+glazed

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,483 miles

brake discs corrodded+lipped+glazed

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,389 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 SVS is a 2009 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV09 SVS, 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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What year was BV09 SVS registered?

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

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